Obituary of Carolyn Jane Darden

CAROLYN JANE DARDEN

Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - April 1, 2003 

Carolyn Jane Darden, 53, died March 30, 2003 after a long illness. A native of Southampton County, she was a 1968 graduate of Southampton High School and a 1969 graduate of Smithdeal-Massey Business College in Richmond. She was retired from the accounting department of Franklin Equipment Company and was a member of Barnes United Methodist Church. 

Survivors include her parents, John Ashley and Jane Edwards Darden; a brother, John Ashley "Jay" Darden Jr. and his wife, Susan, all of Newsoms ; two nephews, Michael Brian Darden of Ferrum College and Wesley Adam Darden of Newsoms ; two aunts; and two uncles. Carolyn was predeceased by a sister, Nancy Rose Darden; her maternal grandparents, Lucille Brett Edwards and R.D. Edwards Sr.; paternal grandparents, Willie Mae Parker Darden and Harvey James Darden Sr.; and an uncle, R.D. Edwards Jr. 

A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Hollywood Cemetery with the Rev. Dr. Gary Hartman officiating. The family will receive friends today from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Wright Funeral Home, Franklin. 
Edition: FINAL
Section: LOCAL
Page: B7


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Carolyn Jane Darden, 53, died 30 Mar 2003 after a long illness. She was born in Southampton County, graduated from Southampton High School in 1968, and Smithdeal-Massey Business College in 1969, and worked in accounting.

A graveside service was conducted at 2 p.m. 2 Apr 2003 in Hollywood Cemetery with the Rev. Dr. Gary Hartman officiating. The family received friends 1 Apr 2003 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Wright Funeral Home, Franklin.

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CAROLYN JANE DARDEN

Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - April 1, 2003

Carolyn Jane Darden, 53, died March 30, 2003 after a long illness. A native of Southampton County, she was a 1968 graduate of Southampton High School and a 1969 graduate of Smithdeal-Massey Business College in Richmond. She was retired from the accounting department of Franklin Equipment Company and was a member of Barnes United Methodist Church.

Survivors include her parents, John Ashley and Jane Edwards Darden; a brother, John Ashley "Jay" Darden Jr. and his wife, Susan, all of Newsoms; two nephews, Michael Brian Darden of Ferrum College and Wesley Adam Darden of Newsoms; two aunts; and two uncles. Carolyn was predeceased by a sister, Nancy Rose Darden; her maternal grandparents, Lucille Brett Edwards and R.D. Edwards Sr.; paternal grandparents, Willie Mae Parker Darden and Harvey James Darden Sr.; and an uncle, R.D. Edwards Jr.

A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday [2 Apr 2003] in Hollywood Cemetery with the Rev. Dr. Gary Hartman officiating. The family will receive friends today [1 Apr 2003] from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Wright Funeral Home, Franklin.

––– Vital Statistics –––

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| Name  | Carolyn Jane Darden                  |
| Age   | 53                                   |
| Birth | 1950 (estimated); Southampton County |
| Death | 30 Mar 2003                          |
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––– Table of Relationships –––

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| Name                         | Relationship                       | Residence      |
|------------------------------|------------------------------------|----------------|
| Carolyn Jane Darden          | Decedent                           | -              |
| John Ashley Darden           | Father                             | Newsoms        |
| Jane Edwards Darden          | Mother                             | Newsoms        |
| John Ashley "Jay" Darden Jr. | Brother                            | Newsoms        |
| Susan Darden                 | Sister-in-law                      | Newsoms        |
| Michael Brian Darden         | Nephew                             | Ferrum College |
| Wesley Adam Darden           | Nephew                             | Newsoms        |
| Nancy Rose Darden            | Sister (predeceased)               | -              |
| Lucille Brett Edwards        | Maternal Grandmother (predeceased) | -              |
| R.D. Edwards Sr.             | Maternal Grandfather (predeceased) | -              |
| Willie Mae Parker Darden     | Paternal Grandmother (predeceased) | -              |
| Harvey James Darden Sr.      | Paternal Grandfather (predeceased) | -              |
| R.D. Edwards Jr.             | Uncle (predeceased)                | -              |
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––– Publication Details –––

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| Field    | Value                |
|----------|----------------------|
| Location | Norfolk, VA          |
| Name     | Virginian-Pilot, The |
| Date     | 1 Apr 2003           |
| Edition  | FINAL                |
| Section  | LOCAL                |
| Page     | B7                   |
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––– Other Relevant Information –––

• Graduate of Southampton High School, 1968
• Graduate of Smithdeal-Massey Business College, 1969
• Worked in accounting at Franklin Equipment Company
• Member of Barnes United Methodist Church
• Birth name was Carolyn Jane Darden

		
[See also:
www.findagrave.com/memorial/60363196/carolyn-jane-darden
http://files.usgwarchives.net/va/southampton/cemeteries/hollywd.txt
www.findagrave.com/cemetery/50669/hollywood-cemetery
]


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