Margrite Darby

DEXTER, Mo. -- Margrite Darby, 71, of Dexter died Sunday, Oct. 14, 2001, at her home.

She was born Dec. 29, 1929, in Bloomfield, Mo., daughter of Perry Lee and Edna Young Moore. She and James L. Darby were married Jan. 31, 1947, at Bloomfield.

Darby had worked at International Hat Factory. She was a member of New Bethel General Baptist Church.

Survivors include a son, the Rev. Jerry Darby of Malden, Mo.; a daughter, Paula McClure of Columbia, Mo.; three brothers, Roy, Leoid and M.C. Moore, all of Dexter; a sister, Velma Pierce of Bloomfield; and four grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother.

Friends may call at Rainey Funeral Home in Dexter from 6-8:30 p.m. today.

Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Jerry Darby officiating. Burial will be in Essex Cemetery.