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Rosa Darden Obituary

FAYETTEVILLE - Mrs. Rosa Mae McHargue Darden, 82, of Fayetteville, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2013. She is preceded in death by her husband, Louis Paul Darden; brother, Frank McHargue; and sister, Ruth Forney. Mrs. Darden was a member of Gardners United Methodist Church of Fayetteville. She enjoyed her Thursday morning bible study group, her bridge club and attending social events. Mrs. Darden, affectionately called "Roro," was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to all. She is survived by a daughter, Paula Darden Willey and husband, Tom, of Washington; a brother, Richard McHargue of Valdosta, Ga.; a sister, Doris Cassanova of Fayetteville; two granddaughters, Susan Willey Pintuff and husband, Jason, of Raleigh and Gretchen Willey Beasley and husband, Troy, of Wilmington; a great-granddaughter, Lily Mae Pintuff; a great-grandson, Reid Thomas Pintuff; two special nieces, Mika McClure of Fayetteville, and Hayley Henderson of Clayton; and many other beloved family and friends. The family received friends Thursday, May 30, 2013 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Rogers and Breece Funeral Home of Fayetteville. Funeral services will be held today, Friday, May 31, 2013 at 11 a.m. in Gardners United Methodist Church. Interment will follow in Lafayette Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Gardners United Methodist Church, 4555 Rosehill Road., Fayetteville, NC 28311. Services entrusted to Rogers and Breece Funeral Home of Fayetteville.

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Published by Fayetteville Observer from May 30 to May 31, 2013.

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Jane Johnson Anderson

June 3, 2013

Paula and all the family, I was sorry to find out about Rosa passing. I remember her beautiful smile and friendliness. I remember her smiling so big when she saw me and saying Hey Jane. She was a friend of my mother's, (Maude Johnson). I knew her from many years ago. She worked hard in the church and was a wonderful woman.I remember her husband Paul and you too Paula. I believe she is in heaven with my mother and that they are having a wonderful time. I pray you all are comforted by God in this difficult time.

Bette Franken

June 1, 2013

I am saddened to hear about Rosa's passing. She was a wonderful friend and a mentor to me. Through all my time at Gardners, Rosa was a strong force for God. I will always remember UNW fun and Participation Day--always with Rosa hands deep in work. I know Paula and the girls--Rosa loved them without issue-will take comfort in the knowledge that Rosa has gone home to the place she's always wanted. Love and warm thoughts to Dottie and the other family members and friends (esp Clara) who are missing her now. Prayers for all.

Linda Glass Webre

May 30, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Rosa was a wonderful person and will be miss alot. God Bless you all during this loss.

May 30, 2013

So sorry for the family of Rosa to hear this news, but rejoicing in Rosa's going home. What a wonderful lady that radiated God's love to a young girl scared to go to MYF at Gardners UMC for the first time. She opened her heart to me that night and I have have loved her ever since.

Cindy Workman

May 30, 2013

My family and I have known Rosa for so, so many years. I grew up with her guidance at Gardner's Methodist Church. My family's love goes out to Rosa and her family. Love, Cindy Ray Workman and Janie Wilder.

Jennifer Jones

May 30, 2013

Rosa was a wonderful person. My prayers are with Dottie, Mika, Haley and the rest of Rosa's family during this difficult time.

May 30, 2013

Paula and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. I know you will miss your Mom but I am sure the memories will out weigh the sorrows. She was a wonderful person and we know we will see her in heaven. God bless you all!

Hoyet,Sybil,Greg & Andrea West

May 30, 2013

Rosa was a wonderful friend and neighbor. May God bless the family and may you hold precious memories of Rosa in your hearts forever.

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