She was born March 30, 1931 the daughter of Homer and Fannie Williams of Gober, Texas. Almena was saved as a pre-teen, and throughout her life, it was known that she always loved and served the Lord. She was an active member of Edhube Baptist Church for 52 years. On June 21, 1950 she married Howard Eugene Pharr and they were happily married for 65 years. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family and she loved to travel.

Almena is preceded in death by her husband Gene Pharr, parents, Homer and Fannie Williams, sisters, Jean Warnell, Nancy Neely, and grandson, Jason Busby.

Survivors are her daughters, Janice Murry and husband Danny of Farmersville: Jenny Monroe of Greenville; and Ruthann McWhorter and husband Morris of Telephone; grandchildren James Busby and wife Tracy;  Dustin Day; Nathan McWhorter and fiancé Afton; Matt McWhorter and wife Miranda, Holley Hornsby, and Austin Monroe; great-grandchildren, Amber Rodgers and husband Campbell, Hunter Busby and Fiancé Jacky, Natasha Mahan, Azlyn Hornsby, Hudson Hornsby, Dalton Day, Ashlynn Day,  Emilee McWhorter, Brady McWhorter, Marlee McWhorter, great-great- grandchildren, Kylee Martin and Ryker Mahan. Grandsons and great- grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

Donations may be made to Edhube Baptist Church, 595 FM 2815, Bonham, TX 75418