June 7, 1947-May 31, 2019
Darlene Ward, 71, of College Station, passed away Friday, May 31, 2019. Friends and family are invited to a time of visitation from 9am until the time of service at 11am, on Wednesday, June 5, at Faith Outreach Christian Center, 11596 HWY 6 in Navasota. Interment will follow at 2pm at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Anderson, Texas. Services are in the care of Callaway-Jones Funeral and Cremation Centers of Bryan College Station.
Darlene was born June 7, 1947 to David Hatcher and Dena J. Hatcher, in Dothan, Alabama. She has lived in College Station for almost 20 years after moving from Anderson. She belonged to the Daughters of the Confederacy and she was a proud member of the Choctaw Nation. Darlene was a history enthusiast and researched her family’s genealogy. She also enjoyed swimming, and decorating her home, especially during the holiday season.
She was preceded in death by her father, David Hatcher; mother, Dena J. Morgan; and her siblings, Donald Hatcher, Larry Hatcher, Cara Starkey, and Wanda Patterson.
Survivors include her loving husband, Richard Ward, of College Station; son, Richard Daren Ward; daughter and son-in-law, Stacey Lynn and Mark Golden; grandchildren, Ashlye Cheatheam, Kirk Golden, and Eric Golden; and great-grandson, Jacob Golden.
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Wonderful Lady and neighbor.
Such a sweet lady and the best Aunt a girl could ask for. So happy that we connected and kept in touch. It was a blessing to have you in my life.
A sweet beautiful friend! oh how I will miss you! I will miss our long talks and laughs. You always brightened my day! God New what he was doing when he took you home! He picks the best. No more suffering for you no more pain my friend! i will miss you but I can just see you now you are working in the beautiful gardens in heaven, visiting with family and friends, and feeling good again. It want be long and we will all be together what a beautiful day that will be. Richard, Stacey, and Darrin as I am so sad I rejoice that your loved one is pain free and she is in beautiful heaven where she deserves to be. She loved each of you and your families so much. I told her once when I was visiting that God says in Heaven There will be many mansions . . I only hope if I have a mansion Darlene’s will be next to mine just like when we where neighbors for so many years. Until then sweet friend I will cherish all our talks, teas, and times when we gardened. Sending my love to all!
May God wrap His arms around you and your family with love, comfort and peace.
My love, thoughts, and prayers are with you all. Darlene was such a treasure. We shared so many wonderful moments, playing cards, giggling over lunch, browsing the antique shops for treasures, listening to music and talking about any and everything! Her star shines brightly in Heaven now to watch over and guide those she loved. It was an honor and blessing to be her friend.
Will miss those interesting neighborhood conversations, so so sorry to learn of this event.