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MARILYNN DARNALL Obituary
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DARNALL, 85
LEXINGTON, N.C. - Marilynn Valentine Darnall, 85, formerly of Winter Haven, died Saturday, July 14, 2018 in Lexington, NC.
Marilynn was born December 7, 1932 in Normal, Illinois. She worked with State Farm Insurance Co. her entire 35-year career, becoming manager of the first Word Processing Center in the Company and retiring in 1990 as MPP manager.
Preceded in death by her husband, Bill, Marilynn is survived by two daughters, Linda (Dee Dee) and Stacy Darnall, both of Lexington, NC.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to the Alzheimer's Association ( www.alz.org ) in honor of Marilynn Darnall.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, July 20 at Rolling Hills Cemetery, 4810 Tilden Rd., Winter Haven. Ott-Laughlin in Winter Haven is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for MARILYNN DARNALL
December 20, 2018
To the family and friends...please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your dear loved one. May the many memories you
Shared with Marilynn and the words at John 11:43, 44
Comfort you during this difficult time.
Edith & Ronnie Brooks
July 19, 2018
DeeDee and Stacey, so sorry to hear about Marilynn. She was a great boss and friend. We will never forget all the good times we had at her home. She was a wonderful person. You all are in our prayers. Love
Sheri Holder
July 19, 2018
I started at SF when I was 17 and Marilynn was such a great help to me. She was a wonderful person and so much fun to be around. My thoughts and prayers are with you girls.
Susan Huckabay
July 19, 2018
So sorry to hear of Marilynn's passing. I will always remember her as a strong woman who loved a good joke. We shared many laughs together. I am thinking of you in this sad time.
July 19, 2018
Stacy,
So sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.
Thad
Cliff and Linda Welch
July 19, 2018
DeeDee and Stacy, Cliff and I just want to extend our deepest sympathy to both of you for the loss of your Mom. She was a great friend to us throughout the years and we will always have wonderful memories of her. Love to you both.
Janice Lovering
July 18, 2018
Marilynn was a great boss and we all respected and loved her. She and Bill were such a great couple. Enjoyed many lunches and get togethers at their home. Prayers for Dee Dee and Stacy.
July 18, 2018
Stacy - May you and your family find peace during these difficult times. I will hold you in my prayers.
God Bless,
Z-Man
Soni Clark
July 18, 2018
Stacey,
I'm so sorry to hear of your mothers passing, you and your sister our in my prayers.
Soni Clark
July 18, 2018
Stacey,
I'm so sorry to hear about your mom, you and your sister our in my prayers.
July 18, 2018
Stacy, I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
- Jean Sparks
Debbie Wenzel
July 18, 2018
Stacy and family: I'm sorry to hear of your loss and I know you will miss her terribly. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Teresa Gordon
July 18, 2018
Stacy,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. You and your sister are in my thoughts and prayers.
July 18, 2018
So sorry to hear of Marilynn's passing. Worked with her back in the 70's. She was a wonderful woman, and can still hear her making sure that you had 2 N's in her name. Prayers for her family.
Bill and Jake Hardin
July 18, 2018
Such an incredibly sad loss for all of us who knew and loved Marilynn. She (and Bill) will live on in our hearts and minds forever. Our sincere sympathy and love always to Dee Dee and Stacy.
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