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DARLING BOYLAND Obituary

DARLING BOYLAND 07/04/1961 - 03/30/2025 Darling Mae "Dar" Boyland, age 63 of Elwood, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025 at her home holding her loving husband's hand, following a courageous battle with cancer. Dar was born July 4, 1961, the daughter of Charles and Mary Jo (Vandiver) Knotts. She was a 1980 graduate of Tipton High School. Dar worked as an accountant at Drews Parts in Anderson for 14 years, until just recently retiring in 2025. She married the love of her life, Jeffrey A. Boyland on October 18, 1980, and spent 44 years of marriage together. Dar was a former member of Salem Baptist Church and loved to listen to Gospel music. She was a devoted homemaker, as caring for her family was one of the most important aspects of her life. Dar loved attending all her children and grandchildren's sporting events. She always put other's needs before her own. Dar will be remembered as a devoted wife, mom, and Nana. Dar's family includes her husband of 44 years, Jeff Boyland of Elwood; 3 children, Matthew (Lee) Boyland of Tipton, Cory (Tiffany) Boyland of Frankton, and Brittany (Zach) Woodbury of Ridgeville; 7 grandchildren, Maximus, Quinn, Sylas, Tess, Blair, Knotts, and Roe; father-in-law, Ronald Boyland of Elwood; step-mother, Sandie Knotts of Elwood; 4 siblings, Diana (Hector) Ramirez of Texas, Audie (Pam) Wells of Illinois, Tawny (Jeff) McDaniels of Elwood, and Daphne Wells of Elwood; 2 brothers-in-law, Gary (Christy) Boyland, and Ron (Kelli) Boyland; special dog, "Hope"; special friends, Angel Huntsman, and Kim Miller; several nieces and nephews; and many special cousins and friends. Dar was preceded in death by her parents; mother-in-law, Mary Boyland; paternal grandparents, Leroy and Viola Knotts. Dar's wishes were to have a private service with burial at Curtisville Cemetery in rural Tipton County. A celebration of Dar's life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital through the funeral home. If anyone would like to send flowers or memorial gifts to the Boyland family, please reach out to the funeral home to have that arranged. Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home is honored to handle Dar's arrangements. Online condolences and memories may be shared at copherfeslermay.com.

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Published by Tipton County Tribune from Mar. 31 to Apr. 2, 2025.

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Jody Woodbury

April 8, 2025

Love Jody Laine Woodbury Laine Eugene Noble Eugene

Jody

April 6, 2025

I am so sorry that she is gone, love to Jeff and the kids❤. She was the sweetest soul.

Tim and Kathy Mendenhall

April 6, 2025

We are very sorry for your loss.
Darling still had that beautiful smile!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and in the days to come. In time, we hope the memories bring more smiles than tears.
Sincerely,
Tim and Kathy Mendenhall

Bill & Vonda Coots

April 2, 2025

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Curt Monts

April 2, 2025

In loving memory of a wonderful person. It has been several years but I have many memories of spending time with Dar and Jeff at the race tracks. Keeping the Boyland family in my prayers!

April 2, 2025

Mike and I( RoseMary) live across the road from Croy, Tiffaney, Knotts and Roe....along with their critters:).
The whole family are so very kind.
They came by it naturally from their families.
You all have been blessed by your Darling Mae. You are in our prayers. We know she will be sorely missed, till you meet again

Wilma Thomason

April 2, 2025

You will be missed

Kay Beckel (Frazee)

April 1, 2025

I send prayers, love, and hugs.

Sonya Casto Baker

April 1, 2025

Our hearts and prayers are with you. Sonya Casto Baker and family

The Staff of Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home

March 31, 2025

We offer our deepest condolences during this difficult time

Denise (Harrison) Kessinger

March 31, 2025

This breaks my heart hugs to all ❤

Cindy & Dan Meyer

March 31, 2025

Jeff, I'm so heart broken for your loss. Dar was and is such a special person. She was the little sister I never had. I've known her since she was about 8 years old. Watched her grow into the lovely young woman You married. I thank God she found you to have and to hold. And you did an awesome job. We are here if you need anything. Sending Healing Prayers, Warm Hugs, and So much love for you and you family. Always, Cindy and Dan Meyer.

Dawn Mosbaugh

March 31, 2025

Jeff, so very sad for you and your family. My deepest sympathies to you all.

Darlene Wittkamper

March 31, 2025

So sorry for your loss. Praying for all the family.

TIna Haulk

March 31, 2025

I am praying for peace and comfort for all of Dar’s family and friends! She will be truly missed by many!

Francie Metzger

March 31, 2025

Dar was a very special person. I knew her as a mom and wonderful parent at Edgewood Elementary . She will be missed by all. Her family and friends are in my thoughts and prayers . ❤God Bless you All!

Norma Idlewine

March 31, 2025

Dar was a very special cousin to us all. She always had a special laugh that I’ll never forget. Even though we never seen each other much we knew that we had that Vandiver love ❤ that was down to us all from our Parents and grandparents. Dar will be missed sending love to her family.

George & Cathy & family Bartlett’s

March 31, 2025

George and Cathy Bartlett & family. Prayers for comfort and peace to all.

Christine Couch

March 31, 2025

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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