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Kathryn Darden Obituary
Kathy Darden, age 75, passed away Saturday, November 21 at home. She is preceded in death by son, Benjamin Wade Darden, parents Wade and Eva Roberts, and sister Mary Pilkington. She is survived by husband Sam Darden, son Samuel Darden, brother Wade Roberts, Jr., and wife Pat, brother-in-law, Len Pilkington, and several nieces and nephews and their families. Kathy served with her husband as campus minister and wife at the Christian Student Fellowship, UT Knoxville, for 38 years. She impacted all with her remarkable unconditional love, her infectious smile, and irrepressible joy. A Celebration of Life service will be live streamed on December 6 at 3 pm EST. You may share in this service by this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkPkppAZfVrqB4Bn OauJ-cw
In lieu of flowers, gifts are requested to be made to: Campus Christian Ministry, 2001 Lake Ave., Knoxville, TN 37916.
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David Arwood
December 5, 2020
Sam,
So very sorry to learn of your wife’s passing. I am sorry we have not kept in touch but I don’t get to Knoxville very often. My prayers are with you and your family.
Joe Widner
December 5, 2020
Dear Sam,
It was saddening to say the least to learn of your loss of your beloved wife Kathy. Please accept my deepest sympathy and condolences. When Covid is under control, I hope we can meet for lunch.
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