I told Sue many times we should have met long before we did. Our lives had taken several paths that could have crossed but didn’t until we started working together. She spoke of her family constantly. So many family members I felt like I knew long before I met them. Her love for Kenneth always present. Her love for her children always nurturing every step along the paths of their lives with so much pride in their accomplishments. The grandchildren. She loved seeing them grow up, the older ones amazing her with the choices they made and the younger ones stealing her heart. The nieces, the nephews, her wonderful brothers... and all the extended family... everyone had a special place in her big heart.  If her starlit eyes & cute smile didn’t get your attention her contagious laugh would draw you in. She was fierce, she was determined and she was a spitfire! It was not safe to get between her and something she wanted. She could run over someone before they could see her coming. She was there for me through many of life’s events. Mostly the good ones and a few tuff ones, always encouraging and bringing out the best in me. I miss you greatly, dear friend, but was so blessed to have known you.

It's hard to know where to start with all the memories I have of my crazy Aunt Sue! She was ALWAYS fun and  loved it when all the cousins could get together which we were able to do a few times. There was always a competition and debate over who was her favorite niece. I knew it was me but let the others try to say and think it was them. (wink, wink) One of her last requests was she wanted to get another picture of all the cousins. I wish we could have done that.  When I was small I remember having Thanksgiving at her house before they added on the den and all the kids had to eat in the garage. We thought it was pretty neat not to have to eat with the adults. The house might have been small at that time but then and now it was always full of love and laughter.  Everyone loved Sue and her great fun personality, did I mention her famous red hair? She could rock the red hair better than anyone.  You knew you were always welcome at Sue and Kenneth's house and they had the coldest beer in town. LOL...  I will miss her deeply and will cherish all the memories I have of her. She was the glue in the family.  Prayers to everyone for strength during this difficult time. Just remember the good times with her and a smile is guaranteed on your face.

Such a wonderful person with so much wit and humor. Sue and Kenneth, her love, my cousin, we’re pretty much inseparable.  Didn’t hardly see one without the other.  I know Kenneth will be so lost without her, but also know God will step in and watch over him and the family to get through this difficult time. She was a spirited person that my family loved. RIP my dear friend. Will miss you.

Sleepovers at Gammy and Paw Paws are some of the best memorable times of my childhood. I’d always sleep in the den. Paw Paw and his crew would have early 6-7am meetings and would do their best not to wake me. They inevitably would. That’s when our day started. Kevin and I probably could have chosen anything to eat but by default we went with the trusty eggos and chocolate milk and that’s what Gammy would serve us. She would always fix me one scrambled egg with mine. I miss those days. I miss those days. I miss my Gammy.

Growing up I heard the stories of how fierce she was. Certain stories include being lethal with a fly swatter to some certain children in the backseat, or even going as far as pulling over to pick a switch off a tree. However others may have just seen some little lady wrestling with a tree. I personally was never around to witness this side of my Gammy. Instead I got the loving and caring side, except for trying to get everyone around the kitchen table for the annual Christmas Eve picture when nobody could figure out the timer on the camera. Every conversation began and ended the same way, “Come tell your Gammy hi” and “Love you sweetie” with a kiss on the cheek. It’s a voice and a hug I will never forget. It’s such a simple memory, but it’s one I will cherish forever. Just remember, I love you too Gammy. 

Every moment with Gammy was a treasure. She had the sweetest, most loving personality and at every family gathering she was the life of the party. I spent quite a few years of my life without my dad and the Darville side of the family in my life. I remember going to a family reunion shortly after regaining contact. I was nervous about seeing so many members of the family, many which I had never even met. As soon as I got there, Gammy made me feel so welcomed and loved, as if there hadn’t been any amount of time apart. Whether it was a fiercely competitive game of quarters or just standing around in the kitchen, she was fun and full of energy. Every moment I got to spend with Gammy was wonderful and pure. She lit up every room she walked into and there was never a dull moment. She loved everyone in her life with her whole heart. She was a beautiful soul and I’m so thankful for every second I had with her. 

My grandmother, also known to many of us as gammy, loved family gatherings and also loved games. The only thing she loved more was the combination of the two. One of my strongest memories with her was one of our times playing the quarters game during one Christmas family gathering. Of course gammy was generous enough to lend you some quarters if you didnt have any for your chance to play, but she'll be damned if she didnt get those quarters back. Either at the end of the game, or by winning them. And she was always ready and set on winning them. She had a solid and tough personality in everything she did, and she was gonna let you know about it. But of course she'd never let that get in the way of her letting you know how much you are loved and welcomed. She Will forever hold a special place in mine, and many other hearts.

OBITUARY

Sue Darville

November 5, 1940 – October 13, 2018

Laurel Land Funeral Home & Memorial Park

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