Crystal "Darlene" Ard

Crystal "Darlene" Ard, age 61, of Pensacola, Florida, passed away on January 24, 2026. She was born in Jacksonville, Florida, on May 12, 1964, to Thrave W. Bowden, Sr., and Anita Osborne.

She was married to Reuben B. Ard, Jr. for nineteen and a half years, and widowed for fourteen and a half years after his passing. Crystal had a career in produce with Grocery Advantage. She was a member of Ensley Church of the Nazarene and had a passion for everything crafts and crocheting. Crystal loved spending time with her daughter and family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Reuben B. Ard, Jr.

Crystal is survived by her daughter, Montana Ard; her son-in-law, Christopher Armour; her sister, Kathy Elliott; her brother, Buddy; her brother-in-law, Jimmy Elliott; and her many nieces and nephews that she loved so much.

The pallbearers will be Montana Ard, Christopher Armour, Buddy, Bryan F., Stephen F., and L. J. Elliott.