Eva Mae Darby 12/31/1915 -2/25/2007

Eva Darby, 91, of New Summerfield passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2007 in Trinity Mother Frances, Jacksonville.  She was born on December 31, 1915 to Burley and Anna Mae McMeans in New Summerfield. 

Graveside services are scheduled for Wednesday, February 28, 2007 at 11:00 AM at Pinecrest Cemetery in Troup with Rev. Hank Chandler officiating.  Visitation will begin on Tuesday, February 27, with family receiving friends from 6 PM to 8 PM at Autry Funeral Home.  

Mrs.  Darby was a homemaker and a retired school teacher.  She taught for 10 years in New Hope and 10 years in Troup.  Mrs. Darby was  known for her braided rugs, crochet, and china painting. She was a very giving person and shared her talents with others.   

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 60 years N. H. Darby, brother, Paschal McMeans, and sister, Ruby Jewell Whitesides.   Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Phyllis & Garry Clem, Jacksonville; sisters, Estelle Shoemaker of Holly Lake Ranch, and Dorothy Nielsen of Branson, Missouri; her special friend Tommy Ruth Dotson of Jacksonville; and several nieces & nephews.  

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Heart Association, Klein Animal Shelter in Jacksonville, or the charity of your choice. 

Information from Autry Funeral Home

Eva Darby

Eva Darby, 91, of New Summerfield passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2007 in Trinity Mother Frances, Jacksonville.  She was born on December 31, 1915 to Burley and Anna Mae McMeans in New Summerfield.

 Graveside services are scheduled for Wednesday, February 28, 2007 at 11 a.m. at Pinecrest Cemetery in Troup with the Rev. Hank Chandler officiating.  Visitation will begin on Tuesday, February 27, with family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at Autry Funeral Home.

 Mrs.  Darby was a homemaker and a retired school teacher.  She taught for 10 years in New Hope and 10 years in Troup.  Mrs. Darby was  known for her braided rugs, crochet, and china painting. She was a very giving person and shared her talents with others. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 60 years N. H. Darby, brother, Paschal McMeans, and sister, Ruby Jewell Whitesides.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Phyllis and Garry Clem, Jacksonville; sisters, Estelle Shoemaker of Holly Lake Ranch, and Dorothy Nielsen of Branson, Missouri; her special friend Tommy Ruth Dotson of Jacksonville; and several nieces & nephews.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Heart Association, Klein Animal Shelter in Jacksonville, or the charity of your choice.
 

February 27, 2007

Information from the Jacksonville Daily Progress