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Ruby Darlington Obituary
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3 at Jones Funeral Home, Jacksonville Chapel with the Rev. Jerry Bryant officiating. Burial will follow at Onslow Memorial Park.
Mrs. Darlington was a daughter of the late Robert Austin Porter and Carrie Mitchell Porter. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Bruce A. Darlington; two sons, Robert Darlington and Edward Lee Darlington; two brothers, Robert Porter and Alvin Earl Porter; and four sisters, Frances Jensen, Shirley Ann Carrige, Florence Berry and Savilla Koening.
She is survived by her son, John Darlington of Jacksonville; daughter, Sharon Lee of Jacksonville; son, Bruce Darlington Jr. of California; one stepdaughter, Aquilla Darlington of Arkansas; one sister, Katherine Holloway of Sumter, S.C.; one brother, Edward Porter of Sumter, S.C.; 16 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday evening, Oct. 2 at Jones Funeral Home, Jacksonville Chapel.
Condolences may be left for the family at jonesfh.org.
God saw you were getting tired and a cure was not to be. So He put His arms around you and whispered "Come to me." A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands now rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best.
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for Ruby Darlington
Sharon
September 25, 2020
My momma..love you and miss you so much
sharon
October 28, 2012
Love you momma!!!!
Sharon
October 28, 2012
Momma I love and miss you soooo much and as I have told you sooo many times that I was soooo glad God gave you to me for a momma!!!! You were my world, my life, my best friend. You taught me how to do so many things. I could write a book about you, but I will tell you I have all my memories and they will help me get by with out you, but we will be togather again one day...Momma I love and miss you sooooo much...love your daughter.
sam freedell
October 3, 2012
a true friend has left us all for a better place .prayers go up for the family.SID AND PEARL MITCHEM family
October 2, 2012
Rest In Peace. You will be missed.
Joan Popalis and Dawn Swanson
October 2, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Crystal Darlington
October 1, 2012
Grandma you are missed very much. I'm going to miss going to be able to see you anytime I wanted. You were the best Grandma anyone could ask for. Always so sweet, and loving and full of laughter. I will miss you each and every single day, but you will always be in my heart. I love you with all my heart, may you rest in peace in your new home, and be with all others we lost, and The Lord, angels, and Jesus.
Ashley Sawyer
October 1, 2012
I'm sorry that such an amazing and warm hearted lady left us to be with the lord. But I am very thankful I got the chance to meet her and
share some laughs together. I always enjoyed going over there and talking to her and bringing her some dinner. I will always remember her saying "Can you go put some more corn out there for my little squirrel!" I loved her like my own grandma and I will miss her dearly.
Alice & Tim Pierce
October 1, 2012
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Betty Lehman
October 1, 2012
May God's peace be with you and the memories of the past and present comfort you.
October 1, 2012
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. She was a wonderful wife,mother,sister and grandmother.We will keep you in our prayers.May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories.Take comfort and knowing that you have a special Guardian Angel watching over you. May God bless you all.
Carmen Flynn
October 1, 2012
My thought and prayers are with all of you..love ya'll
Carmen and Boys
Howard & Wendi Flynn
October 1, 2012
Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers ! May you find peace in knowing Helen is watching over all of you! Love to all the family
Jennifer Reid
October 1, 2012
Peace
Jennifer reid
October 1, 2012
May you be at peace.
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