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SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 410
By Massey
SJR0410
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A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Beverly Anne Hackett
Farrell of West Knoxville.
WHEREAS, the members of this General Assembly were greatly saddened to learn of
the passing of Beverly Anne Hackett Farrell; and
WHEREAS, Beverly Farrell was an exemplary individual and consummate professional
who worked assiduously to improve the quality of life for her fellow citizens in numerous
capacities; and
WHEREAS, a native of Moberly, Missouri, Beverly Anne Farrell relocated to Kingston,
where she was a faithful member of Morrison Hill Christian Church; and
WHEREAS, Beverly Farrell served with acumen and alacrity as a systems engineer for
IBM for ten years and continued as a network systems manager, with state and government
accounts, during her twenty-eight-year career with IBM; and
WHEREAS, after leaving IBM, she joined her husband, Rusty Farrell, as a licensed
insurance agent and an investment advisor until suffering a stroke in 2024; and
WHEREAS, a gracious woman who enjoyed a variety of hobbies, she was a talented
seamstress and did cross stitching and embroidery; she and her husband were both avid UT
Lady Vol volleyball supporters and created a player scholarship; and
WHEREAS, her father, John Hackett, was a long-time trustee of Johnson University,
formerly Johnson Bible College, and in honor of her parents, she supported a room and board
scholarship for the institution; she was also an avid supporter of St. Jude Hospital and the
University of Tennessee Speech and Audiology Department; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Farrell was also deeply devoted to her family, and she always
endeavored to remain true to family values of the highest order; and
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WHEREAS, Mrs. Farrell enjoyed the loving companionship of her devoted husband of
forty-five years, James "Rusty" Farrell, and was the proud mother of Stephen Benson "Ben"
(Barbara) Farrell; and
WHEREAS, she will be sadly mourned but fondly remembered by her sisters, Benita
(Mark) Albert and Bonnie (Larry) Fagan; brother, William (Sandy) Hackett; sister-in-law, Laurie
(Dave) Petty; seven nieces and one nephew; and special friends, Diana Hodges, Sarah Makin,
Pat Adams, Senator Becky Massey, and Cathy Turner; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Farrell was preceded in death by her parents, Sarah Louise McCorkle
and John Benson Hackett; and
WHEREAS, Beverly Farrell leaves behind an indelible legacy of integrity and probity in
public life, compassion and loyalty in private life, and diligence and dedication in all her chosen
endeavors; and
WHEREAS, it is fitting that the members of this General Assembly should pause to
remember the bountiful life of this exceptional public servant and human being; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTEENTH
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, THE HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING, that we honor the memory of Beverly Anne Hackett
Farrell, reflecting fondly upon her impeccable character and her stalwart commitment to living
the examined life with courage and conviction.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that we express our sympathy and offer our condolences
to the family of Mrs. Farrell.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that an appropriate copy of this resolution be prepared
for presentation with this final clause omitted from such copy and upon proper request made to
the appropriate clerk, the language appearing immediately following the State seal appear
without House or Senate designation.