Faye Darnell

October 7, 1928 - September 13, 2020

Faye Jenkins Darnell, age 91 of Charlotte, N.C. passed away Sunday, September 13, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Hospital in Gastonia, N.C. She was born October 7, 1928 in Ashe County to the late Virgil and Vadie Royal Jenkins. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Werth Darnell; five sons: James Darnell, Joe Allen Darnell, Hal Darnell, Donnie Darnell, and Tommy Darnell; one sister, Georgia Lovette; two brothers, Con Jenkins and Robert Jenkins. Faye enjoyed gardening, cooking, sewing, spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved the Lord. She is survived by one daughter, Linda Darnell and Ed Sikora of Sanford, Florida; one son, Timmy Darnell of Charlotte; two granddaughters, Crimson Darnell of Cramerton, and Amber Lee Kenda and husband Chase of Maiden; two great-grandchildren, Mandalen Kenda and Lilee Kenda; three brothers, Bill Jenkins and wife Barbara of Gainesville, Georgia, Luther Jenkins and wife Hazel, Jay Jenkins and wife Marie of N. Wilkesboro; several nieces and nephews also survive. The family requests the honor of your presence at the graveside service to honor the life of Faye at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 19, 2020 at Cranberry Cemetery with Pastor Shane Jenkins officiating. Due to the current COVID-19 regulations, our staff is committed to taking care of our guests and families that we serve. We ask all guests and family members attending visitations and services to please bring and wear a mask. The family would like to extend special thanks to the staff of Belaire Health Care Center. Grandview Memorial Funeral Home is proudly serving the Darnell family and if you wish, online condolences may be submitted to the family at www.grandviewfuneralhome.com.