Joyce Darnell of Birmingham, AL went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at the age of 92. She was a wonderful and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who was very much loved and will be greatly missed. Joyce was retired from the Mountain Brook Board of Education and was a longtime member of North Park Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles W. Darnell; parents, James and Mildred Richardson; and a sister, Jimmie Lou Keller. Joyce is survived by her daughters, Susan Darnell, Patti Smith, and Pam Bearden (Kenny); seven grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren; two nieces, one nephew, and several other extended family members.
Visitation will be held on Friday, April 5th at Ridout’s Trussville Chapel beginning at 1 PM and followed by a graveside service at Jefferson Memorial Gardens at 2 PM. In lieu of flowers the family donations please be made to The Bell Center, 1700 29th Court So, Birmingham, aL 35209 or to Camp Smile-A-Mile, 1600 2nd Ave So, Birmingham, AL 35233.