Brenda Adams Farlow
August 29, 1946 ~ October 7, 2025
Born in:
Asheville, North Carolina
Resided in:
Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville Butterfly TrailBrenda Adams Farlow, 79, passed away peacefully at her home on October 7, 2025. Brenda was preceded by her mother, Pauline Adams; father, William Adams; brother, Billy Adams; and by her husband of 51 years, John Timothy ” Tim” Farlow. Brenda was also preceded by her brothers-in-law, Louis and Al Farlow.
Born in Asheville in 1946, Brenda met Tim, the love of her life, in their West Asheville neighborhood. She and Tim dated during high school and married following her graduation from Lee Edward High School in 1964.
Brenda and Tim raised their two sons, John Timonthy “Tony” Farlow jr., and Daryl Keith Farlow in Asheville. Brenda was a devoted wife and mother and she and Tim hosted many gatherings for their extended family and friends. Brenda and Tim were also active members of Calvary Baptist Church for many years. In later years they helped cook and serve meals together at the Veteran’s Lodge in Oteen.
In 1981, Tim and Brenda purchased Braswell Scale & Equipment Company, a Mettler Toledo Scale Distributor in Western North Carolina where Tim began his career in 1962 as a bookkeeper. Brenda served as Office Manager in the family business for 19 years.
Brenda is survived by her son, Tony Farlow and wife Katy and their daughter Hali Farlow, and by her son Daryl Farlow and his wife Kayjulina. She is also survived by her brother-in-law Bruce Farlow (Linda), sister-in-law Bette Farlow, and their families, and by Jason Haralson (Leslie) and Travis Haralson (Zhanna) and their children.
A private family service will be held to celebrate Benda’s life. The family would like to express their deep appreciation to FirstLight Home Care of Asheville for their kind and loving care for Brenda in the last months of her illness, and to Four Seasons Hospice for their compassionate assistance.
Tony, Katy, Daryl and Kay. I am so sorry for your loss. Mrs Farlow was like a second Mom to all of us. She was one of the most loving, caring and happiest person. She will be missed deeply. Love ❤️ to you all. Shannan
Tony and Daryl,
I greatly saddened to learn of your Mother’s death. She was so much of my life’s experiences, from Brownwood Ave. to today. May her memory always be for a blessing; and a comfort to you both during this most difficult time.
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love you guys
Many memories of good times with Tim, Brenda, and Herman. Tony and Darrell, my thoughts and prayers are with you all 🙏
Keela James & Family
So sad for your loss. Brenda was a very special & a lovely lady. Prayers of comfort & peace to you all.
Much love,
Barbara & Jerry
Daryl and Tony, I’m very sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed assisting your mom. You and your family are in my prayers.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Just two months ago we were talking about your mom and her spirit; cracking jokes and laughing. I know how much you love her just by talking to you. May God bring comfort and peace to you all during this time. Prayers to you all. Kim
Tony, Daryl and families-may you know of the love Brenda shared with all she met and knew. From the 75 years of knowing her as she lived across the street from my grandfather and from church-I fill like she was a sister. We have shared many good times and times of holding each other up. She REALLY will be missed but I know nothing that would please her more than being with Tim again. I know she is in heaven looking down saying for us not to be sad that this was when she wanted. Rest in peace and miss you so much!