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“Farewell to a dear woman whose kind and loving spirit touched so many. Peace be with you, Jean. ”
1 of 28 | Posted by: Gary Bosch - Waco, TX

“Jean was such a lovely lady.. sparkling eyes that would light up a whole room. She will be greatly missed. ”
2 of 28 | Posted by: Jeanne Davis - Waco, TX

“What a lovely, beautiful and fun addition Jean was to Waco,Texas! ...Bill Darden, his family, her family and their family!!! Jean will be missed by...Read More »
3 of 28 | Posted by: Martha Howe - Waco, TX

“Loved Jean! Beautiful lady! Lovely family! ”
4 of 28 | Posted by: Hatch Bailey - Waco, TX

“I met Jean about 11 years ago just before my 1st grandchild was born. She, A.J. Cole and I met in the Dallas airport. The rest is a long story, but I...Read More »
5 of 28 | Posted by: Christina Paul - Tucker, GA

“Dear Catherine and Family, Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. I loved your Mother; we worked on a lot of projects together. We...Read More »
6 of 28 | Posted by: Lynn Klatt - Waco, TX

“So very sorry to hear of your loss. Your entire family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Susan Beckham Wells ”
7 of 28 | Posted by: Susan Beckham Wells - Dallas, TX

“Dear Ross, Lucretia and family - I was very sorry to hear of Jean's passing. She was extremely loved by me and all our family as a large part of...Read More »
8 of 28 | Posted by: Ross Eastman - Houston, TX

“Ross, sorry about the loss of your mother. My prayers will be with you and your family. ”
9 of 28 | Posted by: John Restivo - Waco, TX

“Dear Lucretia and Ross, Blessings to you and your families over the loss of your Mother. May you find peace in God's love, and trust your Mom is...Read More »
10 of 28 | Posted by: Gary W. Bashara - Waco, TX

“I will always remember Mrs. Jean Darden as a person of strong character and courageous individuality. A true Texas lady who always displayed class...Read More »
11 of 28 | Posted by: Jeff Arthur - Austin, TX - Friend

“Dear Family, Mrs. Darden will truly be missed. Larry & David always enjoyed her spunk and giving them a hard time. Please know that you and yours...Read More »
12 of 28 | Posted by: Cumby & Jackson Family - Hewitt, TX

“Lucretia, Ross and all Jean's family, We saw Jean so many times as we journeyed together first as parents , then as grandparents, meeting in the...Read More »
13 of 28 | Posted by: Ellen and Ray Deaver - Waco, TX

“Dear Lucretia, I am so grateful to have met your mother, and what a gift she has given all of us bringing such a beautiful Spirit, Lucretia, into the...Read More »
14 of 28 | Posted by: jackson hammack - Dallas, TX

“Dear Darden Family, I knew Jean through some Kappa meetings years ago and always enjoyed her spunk and her smile!! Please accept my condolences. ...Read More »
15 of 28 | Posted by: Cynthia Squires - Waco, TX

“I am so fortunate to have the fondest of memories of my time with Jean. I always looked forward to my visits to Waco - especially to see Jean...Read More »
16 of 28 | Posted by: Gayle Mullen Kern - TX

“From the thrill of sharing similar tastes in paintings, sculpture, San Miquel ceramics, Pedro Fredenburg furniture(I got her the Golden Chair),...Read More »
17 of 28 | Posted by: Carol Crosthwait - Waco, TX

“When i say..."I am a christian",i'm not trying to be strong.I'm professing that I'm weak,And need His strenght to carry me.May these words comfort...Read More »
18 of 28 | Posted by: moses guerrero - waco, TX

“Lucretia, So very sorry for your loss. Our parents are so precious to us and we hate to let them go. I waited on your nice brother that day in the...Read More »
19 of 28 | Posted by: Cristi Gaarner - Waco, TX

“we feel sorry for your loss and we hope you can find confort in gods hand god blessyou all ”
20 of 28 | Posted by: sergio &sandra garcia - WACO, TX

“I hardly knew you except through your wonderful children. But you made a big impression on me, nonetheless. Be at Peace. And you are so right, we are...Read More »
21 of 28 | Posted by: Chas Fitzgerald - Oak Cliff, TX

“I will forever remember Jean Darden as a kind and caring person.She always had something positive to say and always had a smile to share.Reading her...Read More »
22 of 28 | Posted by: Gary Merritt - Waco, TX

“I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope you will find comfort in the lifetime of treasured memories you have gathered. ”
23 of 28 | Posted by: Brad Clay - Hewitt, TX

“Dear loved ones of Jean, it is with happy thoughts I think of her, my long time friend. Always positive and accepting in her demeanor, I cherish my...Read More »
24 of 28 | Posted by: Sara Warren - Waco, TX

“My thoughts and prayers with all of the Darden family. Jean was a wonderful, kind, sweet and fun lady. I am glad I had the honor of knowing her. She...Read More »
25 of 28 | Posted by: Beth Dahman - Waco, TX

“Mrs. Darden was a classy lady and will remain a classy lady in Heaven. She and Mr.Darden raised good kids and lived with character and caliber. It...Read More »
26 of 28 | Posted by: Don Blount - Waco, TX

“To all of the Darden family, Our time in this world was enriched having known Jean. We wish each of you the peace of the Lord today, tomorrow,...Read More »
27 of 28 | Posted by: Tom Robb, Jr. - Waco, TX

“Cretia, I am thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers. I think that your mother sent this lovely rain that was so needed. Love you, Di ”
28 of 28 | Posted by: Di Word - Waco, TX


Jean Hedrick Darden Jean Hedrick Darden died January 24, 2012. There will be no service or memorial service. I lived most of my life after I moved to Waco, Texas in 1959. I will not list my surviving relatives and friends, for they know who they are. I have loved you all very much. I hope you will remember me with kind thoughts. I was born to die. I will always be with you in Spirit. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. The family invites you to leave a message or memory in our "Memorial Guestbook" at www.WilkirsonHatchBailey.com.

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