Mary Sue Darnell

Mrs. Mary Sue Shelton Darnell, 77, a resident of Columbia, died peacefully on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at her residence.

Born on March 18, 1945, in Lincoln County, she was the daughter of the late Robert Shelton and the late Kathleen Adcock Shelton. She retired from Sanford Manufacturing after 38 years of employment.

Survivors include her sons, Robert Darnell of Columbia, Jamie Darnell and his wife Sandra Blevins Darnell, and sister, Connie Wright.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, James E. Darnell; daughter, Tammy Darnell; brothers, Ray Shelton, Jimmy Shelton, Robert Shelton, Lonnie Shelton, and Cecil Shelton; and sisters, Martha Wright, Dorothy Mills, and Jean Adams.

A Graveside Service will be conducted on Thursday, January 12th at 1:00 PM at Unity Cemetery in the Howell Community of Lincoln County. The family will visit with from 11 AM - 12 PM at Bills-McGaugh & Hamilton Funeral Home. Bills-McGaugh & Hamilton Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to assist the family with arrangements. Fond memories and condolences may be extended to the family at www.billsmcgaugh.com