Virginia Darnell

Virginia Mearleen Darnell, age 69 of West Jefferson, died Tuesday, November 16, 2004 at her home. Mrs. Darnell was born May 22, 1935 in Ashe County to the late Vance and Lessie Ham Eldreth. Her husband, Robert Lee Darnell also preceded her in death.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, November 19, 2004 at the Bristol Baptist Church. Rev. Billy Joe Blevins will officiate. Burial will follow in the Darnell - Eller Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7:00 - 9:00 PM, Thursday, November 18th at Badger Funeral Home.

Mrs. Darnell is survived by:

3 Sons: Hank & Wayne Darnell both of Lansing, NC and Billy Darnell of Wagoner, NC

7 Daughters: Judy & Bobbie Darnell both of the home, Phyllis Dickens, Shelia Roland, Belinda Hawkins, Brenda Barker and Virginia Roland all of Jefferson, NC

2 Brothers: Evam Eldreth of Jefferson, NC and Herbert Eldreth of Lenoir, NC

2 Sisters: Arma Lee Shepherd of Statesville, NC & Abertin Dishman of PA

14 grandchildren, 6 step-grandchildren, 2 step-great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews

You may email your condolences to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com.

Badger Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.