Fordyce, Arkansas
1921 - 2007
Lucy K. “Tunk” Darling, age 85 of Fordyce died Tuesday, September 4, 2007 at her home. She passed away peacefully in her sleep.
She was born December 13, 1921 in Fordyce, the first child of Mr. J.C. and Mrs. Ruby M. Shugart Kulze.
She was a member of First Baptist Church of Fordyce for almost 80 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Chester H. “Chet” Darling and her sister Margaret M. Kulze. Survivors are her brothers, John C. Kulze of Greenville, SC, D.H. “Hal” Kulze of Germantown, TN, and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Friday, September 7, 2007 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday September 8, 2007 at the Benton Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Oakland Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce. Memorials may be made to the Fordyce Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 185, Fordyce, AR 71742. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.com.
Dear Family,
I was so sorry to hear about Tunk. She and Chet were two from Fordyce I will always remember. What a great golfer Tunk was. Mother is really going to miss her at the card table. My thoughts are with you.
Gary Jackson
September 24, 2007 | Greenville, SC
so sorry for your loss I took care of mr. chet @ fhc whenever we saw each other we had lots of memories to share. she will be missed.sincerelyours barbara crowder
barbara crowder
September 15, 2007 | Fordyce, AR
We were so sad to hear of the passing of Tunk. She was such a wonderful lady and was a dear friend of my family. Our prayers are with the family at this time.
Rick & Angela Freer
September 14, 2007 | El Dorado, AR
I was the first QB on the Chiggers football team, who was my coach, Chet Darling. I am sure Tunk is with him now having a great time. She was a great lady, one of many in Fordyce.
Ken Lacewell
September 11, 2007 | Bryant, AR
Dear Family, Tunk was my grandmother's(Patricia Shugart Steelman) cousin. I remember how fondly Granny reminisced about old times and Tunk. She was very sweet and I know she will be missed by many, many people.
Shea Steelman Ruarrk
September 08, 2007 | Fordyce, AR
So sorry about Tunk I thought lots of her, talked to her often. I will miss her.
J W ADAIR
September 08, 2007 | FORDYCE, AR
Extending deep & heartfelt sympathy to all the family. Praying God will send you peace in this time of sadness. "Tunk" was a special friend of my Mom, a bowling buddy for many years and a friend of mine also, she will be missed by many.
Jean & Clayton Cochran
September 08, 2007 | Fordyce, AR
She was a terrific lady that touched everyone she knew. She will be greatly missed. With our deepest sympathy.
Mike & Susan Byars
September 08, 2007 | Fordyce, AR
Am so sorry for this loss.I very fondly remember Ms. Tunk from my years at Freindly Foods on Moro Street in the mid 80's.Would love to see her coming.She was so upbeat and humorous.Always made my day.Bless you all!!!!
Diana Matkin-Soler
September 07, 2007 | Alpine, CA
