"I just want to say I think of Darla and Family often. She was a great woman with many talents most important kindness. She is always in my memories."
In loving memory of
Darla J. McBride
December 22, 1958 - September 8, 2010
Darla J. Kendall Wilson Mc Bride, 51, of Marion, died Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at Millers Merry Manor
Darla was born on December 22, 1958 in Marion, Indiana to the late Ermal Slim G. Wilson and Patricia Darlene (Little) Saylor
She was raised in Fairmount where she graduated in 1977 from Madison Grant High School. During her school years she worked as a cook and waitress at King's Lunch in Summitville and the Country Kitchen in Fairmount and as a secretary at Carbon Dioxide Sales in Marion.
She hired in at Fisher Body, Marion in March 1977. During her employment there she worked many different job classifications. She had to retire in 1991 due to failing health. She was a member of the UAW Local 977 and UAW Local 977 Retired Workers. She had been an elected union official serving on the Executive Board and also as a Retired Workers Coordinator and UAW-GM Pre-Retirement Coordinator. She truely enjoyed representing Senior Citizens. She was an Honorary Member of the Indiana State Council of Senior Citizens and the National Council of Senior Citizens. She served on the Grant County United Way Board in 1987 and was a former member of the Country Crafters Craft Club.
Darla was a forster parent for some time providing guidance and shelter to several children in need.
She loved cooking and spending time with her family, hosting nearly every holiday.
In 1999 she moved to South Carolina and was co-owner of the Fish House Campground and Mobile Home Park in Elloree. She enjoyed hanging out and lending a had at Stumphole Landing. After being diagnosed with cancer She returned to Marion to be near family and friends.
Mother, Patricia (Robert) Saylor, Marion, IN
Daughter, Rhiannon Kendall, Marion, IN
God Daughter, Jennifer (Rodney) Lee , Fairmount, IN
God Son, Jeff Petty, Fairmount, IN
Six Grandchildren;
Jerica Ty Rodabaugh, Fairmount, IN
Skylar Julissa Anderson, Orlando, FL
Daysha Murphy Delainey Kendall, Marion, IN
Sister, Carla (Danny) Wilson, Manchester, TN
Several Aunts, Uncles, nieces, nephews and many cousins
Arrangements are being handled by Armes-Hunt Funeral Home, 415 S. Main Street, Fairmount, Indiana. Funeral Service is at 1PM on Saturday at the funeral home with Joe Shaver officiating. Burial will be a Forrestville Cemetery. Friends may call the funeral home on Friday from 4-8 PM.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Summitville Fire Department in care of the funeral home.
On line condolences may be made at www.armeshuntfuneralhome.com.
Tributes
"Just a note. Hope this finds all of Darla''s family well. I miss her lots also. Vickey "
"Aunt Darla, You are truly missed. Granny, may God hold you close to him during these times. Rhiannon, may you always remeber the love Aunt Darla showed to you. Never forget that and always pass along her big heart to Dayshia and Delainey. God Bless. Love ya, ~Amanda"
"Rhianna, Jeff, and Jenny im so sorry for your loss. Darla was a good person and she had a vey big heart and anyone that knew her knows that and also knows that she loved you kids and your kids whole heartedly. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We love you!! May god bless you all."
" Jenny and family, Our thought and prayers are with you. Peace Be with You Brian & Pam Burbank"
"May the family of Ms. McBride find comfort in knowing that God is "near to those that are broken at heart; and those who are crushed in spirit he saves." (Psalm 34;18) He has promised to soon "swallow up death forever...and wipe the tears from all faces." (Isaiah 25;8) With deepest sympathy,"
"The staff of Cancer Services would like to offer our heartfelt condolences in the loss of Darla. We know she will be deeply missed. May God comfort you in this difficult time."