Darla Jean Thomas McGhee of Lebanon, formerly of Cleveland, passed away Monday, February 3, 2025. She enjoyed listening to old southern gospel music. Darla loved her family and was a huge animal lover. In her younger years, her passion was showing horses.
She leaves behind a son, Micah Thomas; sister, Linda Luker; brother, Crawford Thomas; special niece, Cassie Herrick and several others.
A funeral service will be held at Poole Funeral Home on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at 3:00 P.M.
Family will receive friends from 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M., Saturday, February 15, 2025 at the funeral home.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
3000 Ralph Buckner Boulevard PO Box 3655, Cleveland, TN 37311
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.


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