** Narrative Summary of the Obituary**  

Mary Gwynn Darden, aged 51, died on 7 Nov 1998 in Obici Hospital. She was the widow of G.G. Darden and the daughter of Ernest Gwynn and Sarah Bradshaw Evans. She is survived by her daughter, son, sister, brother, and granddaughter.  

** Narrative Summary of Funeral Services**  

A memorial service was conducted on 12 Nov 1998 at Wright Funeral Home in Franklin, Virginia. The family received friends at the home of James and Sarah Worrell in Suffolk.  

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**Transcript**  

Mary Gwynn Darden  

23 February 1947 - 7 November 1998  

Gwynn Darden  

Mary Gwynn Darden, 51, died on 7 November 1998, in Obici Hospital. She was the widow of G.G. Darden and a daughter of the late Ernest Gwynn and Sarah Bradshaw Evans.  

Mrs. Darden was retired from Roses Department Store in Franklin and was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Carrsville Volunteer Fire Department. She was a member of Franklin Baptist Church.  

Survivors include her daughter, Sarah Darden Worrell and her husband, James, of Suffolk; her son, Ernie Darden of Suffolk; a sister, Lucy E. Johnson of Franklin; a brother, Jim Evans of Franklin; and her granddaughter, Courtney Worrell of Suffolk.  

A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Thursday, 12 November in the chapel of Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, by the Rev. Dr. Roy E. DeBrand and the Rev. Dr. Ira D. Hudgins.  

The family will receive friends at the home of James and Sarah Worrell, 2013 Kilby Ln., Suffolk, and suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Carrsville Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 27, Carrsville, VA 23315, or the American Cancer Society, c/o Mrs. Ruth Petty, 116 Southampton Rd., Franklin, VA 23851.  

Suffolk, Virginia  
Suffolk News-Herald  
9 November 1998  
Page 2  

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** Vital Statistics Summary**  

| Name                       | Mary Gwynn Darden                              |
|----------------------------|------------------------------------------------|
| Age                        | 51                                             |
| Birth                      | 23 February 1947; Sussex County, Virginia, USA |
| Death                      | 7 November 1998; Suffolk, Virginia, USA        |
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** Table of Relationships**  

| Name                       | Relationship             | Place of Residence |
|----------------------------|--------------------------|--------------------|
| Mary Gwynn Darden          | Decedent                                     |
| G.G. Darden                | Spouse (deceased)                            |
| Ernest Gwynn               | Father (deceased)                            |
| Sarah Bradshaw Evans       | Mother (deceased)                            |
| Sarah Darden Worrell       | Daughter                 | Suffolk, Virginia  |
| James Worrell              | Son-in-law               | Suffolk, Virginia  |
| Ernie Darden               | Son                      | Suffolk, Virginia  |
| Lucy E. Johnson            | Sister                   | Franklin, Virginia |
| Jim Evans                  | Brother                  | Franklin, Virginia |
| Courtney Worrell           | Granddaughter            | Suffolk, Virginia  |
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** Publication Details**  

| Detail                     | Information         |
|----------------------------|---------------------|
| Publication Date           | 9 November 1998     |
| Published In               | Suffolk News-Herald |
| Page                       | Page 2              |
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** Other Relevant Information**  

- Mary Gwynn Darden was retired from Roses Department Store in Franklin.
- She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Carrsville Volunteer Fire Department.
- She was a member of Franklin Baptist Church.
- Memorial contributions can be made to the Carrsville Volunteer Fire Department or the American Cancer Society.