Flora Bell Darby

Flora Bell Darby obituary, Lafayette, LA

Flora Bell Darby

Flora Darby Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kinchen Funeral Home - Abbeville on Feb. 19, 2025.

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Abbeville, LA -- Funeral services for Flora Bell Darby are scheduled for Saturday, February 22, 2025 at St. Theresa Catholic Church - 101 N. Leonard Avenue for 11:00 A.M. Visitation will be held from 8:00 A.M. to 10:40 A.M. at Kinchen Funeral Home -- 218 N. St. Valarie Street. Interment will be at St. Paul Cemetery at 517 Jacqlyn Street.
Flora Bell was born February 24, 1942, to the late Sidney and Veola Darby in Abbeville, LA. She passed away peacefully on February 12, 2025, surrounded by loved ones at Maison Du Monde Nursing Home. She was a devoted friend and a source of unwavering support to those she held dear, including the many nieces and nephews she spiritually adopted over the years.
Flora found joy in spending time with friends, engaging in political discussions, reading, and keeping up with the latest news. She also was devoted to supporting many charities worldwide. Flora's kindness, wisdom, and friendship will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
She leaves behind her beloved brother, Robert P. Darby; two sisters-in-law: Annie P. Darby of Hollis, New York and Evelyn Darby of Kenner, LA. and a host of nephews, nieces, one godchild, cherished friends and extended family members who will forever hold her memory close to their hearts.
She joins in Glory with her parents: Sidney and Veola Darby; her brothers: Haywood Darby, Nolan Darby Sr., Fredrick Darby and Alvin Darby, Sr. and her sister Carolyn D. Moss. May they Rest in Peace.
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Lois Davis

March 1, 2025

Flora was such a swee gentle spirit. I enjoyed meeting her at Dillard and again after Hurricane Katrina when she came to Shreveport. May she rest in peace. Praying for comfort for her family and all those who loved her.

Margaret F. Washington

February 23, 2025

So sorry to hear of Flora's passing. We shared happy moments while schoolmates at Dillard University. May she rest in peace and God comfort the Darby family .

Edwin and Bertha Scott

February 22, 2025

Our prayers are with the family. May God comfort you during this time. Rev. Edwin C. and Bertha Scott, New Orleans , La

Mary Solomon

February 21, 2025

Sorry For your Loss, Praying For The Family
God Bless You All.


Mrs. Mary A. W. Solomon

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