May 23, 1936 ~ July 29, 2022
Katie Ward Darnell, 86, of Bear Creek passed away July 29, 2022, at her home.
A graveside service was held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at Meroney United Methodist Church Cemetery with Reverend Linda Yow officiating.
Katie was the daughter of Carl Bud and Lacy Hart Ward. She was a member of Meroney United Methodist Church. Mrs. Darnell worked for many years at J.S. Waters Elementary School where she assisted in the school cafeteria as well as driving a school bus. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Jessie Earl Darnell, and brothers, Delmas and Burnis Ward.
Mrs. Darnell is survived by her daughters, Linda Darnell Mitchell of Pittsboro, Donna Darnell Crowe of Goldston; son, Ricky Darnell of Sanford; six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; and a brother, Carl Ward.
Memorials may be made to Meroney United Methodist Church.
Online condolences may be made at: www.smithbucknerfh.com.