Geraldine McGill Darling, 79, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on January 31, 2014. Born May 14, 1934 in Gastonia, NC, she was the daughter of the late Boyd McGill and Lola Parrish McGill, and wife of the late Irving L. Darling. Geri enjoyed working as a telephone operator for Bell South until she became a mother and chose to stay home and raise her family. She was a member of First Baptist Central Florida in Orlando, FL, and attended Gateway Freewill Baptist Church in Virginia Beach, VA. She will be truly missed by all who knew and loved her.
She is survived by daughters, Janet Colley of Ocala, FL, Cynthia Darling of Clearwater, FL, Teresa Clark of Ocoee, FL, and Annette Darling of Orlando, FL; son, Irving L. Darling, II of Casselberry, FL; grandchildren, Brynn Madamba of Virginia Beach, VA, Heather Fortner of Chesapeake, VA, Ryan Sweat of San Diego, CA, Kerri Pitts of Stow, ME, Bethany Clark of Ocoee, FL, Leslie Mason of Ocoee, FL, Kristopher Clark, Ocoee, FL, Chatham Darling of Casselberry, FL, Andrew Colley of Ocoee, FL, Steven Colley of Dunnellon, FL, Johnny Bishop of St. Petersburg, FL, and Selena Bishop of Clearwater, FL; and 15 great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, February 7, 2014 at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens in Gotha, Fl.
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Brynn so sorry to hear of the loss of your grandmother. She was such a sweet lady and even helped us out in a time of need. She will be greatly missed by her family. Thoughts and prayers to your entire family.
Annette,
I am so sorry for your loss. I know you loved your mother dearly and she will be missed I am praying for you and your family that God will bring comfort and peace to your hearts. We can never replace a loved one but they live on in hearts and memories forever. Remember the good times and know this is not the end we all will meet again someday. I love you Nette and again I am sorry for your loss, God Bless.
So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family,
My thoughts and prayers are going out to your family.I am so very sorry for such a great loss.I can’t find the words to describe how sorry I am.
Im so sorry for your loss. Its such a reward to know that she was reunited with the rest of her family and her Savior! I bet she is dancing on the streets of Glory! My love to all of the family.
While I only met the sweet, big hearted woman a few times, knowing her daughter & grandchildren helped me know her even better. My sympathies gout out to all of you. As one who lost his mother, my empathy & thoughts of strength & comfort go out to everyone, Annette.
Mommy I miss you so much, I just want to talk to you and hear your voice one more time! Please watch over us and tell Daddy I love him!
Even though I got to be around you for a short time when we came to visit, you will always be in my heart. I’m sure you are having a great time with Uncle Skippy and my Dad Floyd. Prayers for the family and God Bless you all.
We are really thankful that we were able to get to know your mother/grandmother. She was such a sweet Christian who loved God and his church family.Geri will really be missed at church but I know that she is rejoicing in heaven.It was so good to have seen all of you at church yesterday.We will be praying for everyone that you get together for the memorial service.
Brynn, We are saddened about your grandma’s passing away. We only met her once during Christmas in New Jersey but, it seems like we have known her for a long time. She is a sweet lady. Our prayers and heartfelt sympathy are with you and your family.
Brynn, we are thinking of you during these difficult times. We are saddened to learn of your grandmother’s passing. A loved ones passing is never easy but we hope you find comfort in loving memories of her. We offer our deepest condolences to you and your family along with our thoughts and prayers.
We remember good times enjoyed with Geri when our North Park Baptist Church attended Senior Week at Ridgecrest Baptist Assembly in North Carolina. She and Tom enjoyed playing in the dulcimer band. She and her mother “Aunt Pete” meant a great deal to the Ard family. We send our love and prayers to the family.
God bless,
Tom and Patty Ard
You were everything to me. My biggest fan. The pride you had for me kept me going over the years and striving for more and more. Everyday of my life I spent living to make you proud. I will continue to live as though you’re right next to me, cheering me on. I will move forward knowing you are dancing in heaven with papa. I love you so much, Grandma. And I thank god everyday I was blessed to have you in my life.