Mary Alice Jernigan Darby

October 25, 2015

Mary Alice Jernigan Darby, age 80 of Pensacola, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, October 26, 2015. Mary was born in Brewton on May 22, 1935, to the late Mason and Rhogene Jernigan. She graduated from W. S. Neal High School in 1953, where she met J.C. Darby and they became high school sweethearts. They were married for 58 years before his passing in 2011. She was a faithful member of Community of Christ Church and an avid fishing and camping enthusiast. Most of all she will be remembered for her devotion to her family.

She is survived by her son, Robert M. (Debbie) Darby of Hinesville, GA; daughter, Robin Darby (Greg) Kimmel of Ft. Walton Beach; grandchildren, Melissa Darby (Richard) Houston of Nashville,  Jason Darby of Hinesville, GA, Kristyn Kimmel of Freeport, FL, and Darbi Kimmel (Christopher) Evett of Ft. Walton Beach; great-granddaughter, Harper Houston; three sisters, Aline (Nelson) Wasserman, Joan (Jack) White and Evelyn (Wayne) Fuqua.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30AM on Thursday, October 29, 2015, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Pastor Jim Sherrard and Pastor Les Kelley officiating.

Burial will follow in Jordan Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at 9:30 a.m. prior to services.

Pallbearers will be Jason Darby, Jason Fuqua, Chad Fuqua, Josh Fuqua, Julius Darby, Richard Houston, and Chris Evett.

Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.

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