Birth date: Dec 30, 1941 Death date: Aug 15, 2017
Lynda F. Darnell 75, of Umatilla, passed away on August 15, 2017. She was born in Oxford, Alabama. Lynda graduated from Tavares High School and returned to the area to live in Umatilla in 1997. She was a Christian and a homemaker. Read Obituary
Mim, I don't think I can even scratch the surface of how much you meant to me in this writing. Throughout my life you've been a bastion of love, caring, humir, and happiness. I've never seen a relationship between a grandchild and grandparent quite like ours, and it makes me smile just thinking about all the fun times we've had over the years. We've always been extremely close, and for that I will forever be thankful. I have endless memories of you brightening up my day, time and time again. Your sense of humor, your enjoyment of each and every moment in life, was enough to make anyone that met you love you immediately. You were a far cry from a traditional grandmother in the absolute best way possible. I cannot imagine having it any other way. You could make me laugh like no other, you cared for me and were there for me, day in, day out, no matter where or how far apart we were. You and Papa played a large part in making me who I am today, and I will forever be grateful for it. I am so glad I got to grow up with you always there. I'm so glad we talked almost everyday, even as I got older and life took me elsewhere. I'm so glad that I got to spend one more week with you. I will miss you forever and always. I love you Mim.
-Your grandson, Josh
When I think of Lynda, I always remember her with a smile on her pretty face and a graciousness that made me feel relaxed around her always. Love you all and holding you close in our prayers.
Brenda Friar Waldrup.
Sweet sweet Mom....she will truly be missed. Now who on earth is going to keep Kim in check??? Kimmy, I miss you and love you and I'm so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. You are in my prayers. Love Tee
Cousin's Angie and Jim and family I was saddened by the news of Jim's mother's passing my prayers and love is with all of you just remember she lives on inside every heart she touched love you all
It's still difficult to write of Lynda in past tense. It's easier to just write this to her.
Lynda...I am going to miss your laugh. I'm going to miss our random phone calls and hearing you say.." whatcha doin'?" You embraced me as part of your family for 27 years and I never said thank you for sharing your son with me. He's pretty great. You loved your Jim, your kids, grandkids, sisters, brothers and everyone with all your heart. You never hung up from those phone calls without saying , " Love you."... It was in fact, the last words I heard you say.
I will miss you.
Dear Kim, Jimmy and families...I still remember our childhood, our parents enjoying each other's company, passing time while keeping us busy. Lynda had the most beautiful smile and laugh. I'm not exaggerating about how often I think of you- Jim's paintings are in my home, my parents and Marks's -now mine. Every glance reminds me of how we were at my daughters age. I hope Lynda sees Mark and gives him a Mom hug. Heavenly Angels! My sincere condolences.
Love and Peace
Amy Dove Dooley
Words can't describe how much I loved my Mom. She was always there for me and Kim when we were growing up and in our adulthood. She had one of the best senses of humor of anyone I've ever known. I will miss her laugh terribly. She always made sure to let everyone know how much she loved them and cared for them.
When you're a kid growing up, you don't always recognize the wisdom of your parents. It's not until you're a parent yourself that you realize the wealth of knowledge, love, and empathy that your parents passed on to you. I am so grateful for my Mom and her wisdom and love.
I will miss her everyday for the rest of my life.
