Born on March 8, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Lillian Christian. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by two sisters, Elizabeth Carter and Dale Christian.
Darnell loved the Lord and enjoyed spending time with her church family. Darnell and her husband Jessie were longtime members of Calvary Cross Baptist Church. She loved sending cards to other members of the congregation for all different occasions. She enjoyed traveling to the beach and would always look forward to combing the beach for seashells early in the morning and at dusk. Most of all, she loved her family and will be missed by her husband and three sons.
She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Jessie A. Capps Sr.; three sons, Jesse A. Capps Jr. (Loretta), Joseph W. Capps (Rena), Michael A. Capps (Angela); grandchildren, Jeremy Capps, Savannah Rice, Adrianna Capps and Rafe Capps; three great grandchildren; and a sister, Doris Simmons.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. at Calvary Cross Baptist Church officiated by Pastor Wayne Hudson. Interment will immediately follow the service at Spring Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, beginning at 11:00 a.m., at the church.
Those wishing to make memorial contributions in Darnell’s name are asked to consider Calvary Cross Baptist Church, 1700 James St, Lynchburg, VA 24501.
