Darcus Mae "Dee" Killingsworth

Darcus Mae "Dee" Killingsworth obituary, Springfield, MO

Darcus Mae "Dee" Killingsworth

Darcus Killingsworth Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Greenlawn Funeral Home South on Aug. 5, 2024.
Darcus "Dee" Killingsworth, age 83, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on August 3, 2024, at Mercy Hospital. Darcus was born to Lloyd and Effie (Troxell) Lisenby on June 10, 1941. She graduated from Republic High School.
Darcus was united in marriage to Frank Killingsworth. Darcus was employed and retired from Lily/Sweetheart Cup. Some of her interests and pastimes include collecting Snoopy memorabilia, Precious Moments, bright red cars, shopping, and spending time with family and friends.
Darcus was preceded in death by her parents; husband Frank Killingsworth; sisters Joan Thimesch, Naomi Jean King, Frances Lisenby, Wilma Bigalow, Evelyn Smith; brother Bob Lisenby.
She is survived by her brothers Sonny and Sam Lisenby, and her nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 11:00 am at Maple Park Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made in Darcus's memory to the Alzheimer's Association.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Greenlawn Funeral Home South.

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441 West Battlefield, Springfield, MO 65807

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