Name: Stratford Evans Merced Funeral Home
Address: Merced, CA

My sweet Aunt Darla,
Yes she was always happy and laughing smiling.. I remember very well going to spend summers with you all, riding horses and swimming in the creek on inner tubes, and in the pool. Trying to stay in a tire rolling down the hill...and spending Thanksgiving with everyone and the long drive home.. I would usually get car sick at some point.. lol.
 These memories will be implanted in me until we meet again. Until then Fly high with Lord in your new family in Heaven!
Love you Aunt Darla!  And I love you my family! ❤️ 
Jill Reynolds( Hunden)

So sorry to hear of your moms passing. I knew Guy and Darla very well from Darla’s Dogs in Atwater. ❤️  
Kathi Fournier

My heart was saddened when I learned of my sweet Sister Darla's passing. Yet, at the same time my heart is happy for Darla, that she is finally safe and healthy in her forever home, for all eternity. I will miss you and will remember always the wonderful and fun times we shared throughout our lives. May the Lord bless your sweet children and their families as they recall all that you did for them and all that you shared with them. You my dear Sis, were a shining example of Christian love. Until me meet again, on that great day, when we all get to Heaven.


Just about 2 weeks ago, we were reminiscing about Guy and Darla, and wondering where Darla is living.  We have such wonderful memories of our life with them (and Debbie, Joy, David, & Kimi) while Bill was working with Guy (Guy Stanley Construction). They were more like family than employers.  We always felt we had 3 sets of parents: Bill's, Lori's, and Guy & Darla.  
We were so hoping to find out where she lived, and hopefully talk with her again. We'll just have to now redirect our conversation to the heavens. Such a beautiful woman and a wonderful soul, Darla will be welcomed back to her heavenly home with open arms. If there will be a gravesite service in Winton, we would love to know when, and be able to attend.
Sincerely & with love to the family, 
Bill & Lori Rains, Merced, CA

Sorry for your loss. We loved her hot dogs. Any time my Mom came to Merced she had to have one. May she rest in peace.

Darla Jean Stanley

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Darla Jean Stanley

31 octubre, 1935 – 9 diciembre, 2022

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