Evelyn Darlene Mooberry
August 14, 1920 — December 1, 2014
Evelyn Darlene Mooberry was born August 14, 1920 in Truro, Iowa the daughter of Ralph Isaiah Muselman and Carrie Mae (Sinn) Muselman.
Darlene was raised in the Truro area and graduated from Truro High School in 1938. She then attended Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls. Following the completion of her studies, Darlene taught in a 1-room country school for a few years. On August 30, 1939 she was united in marriage to Merryll Harvey Mooberry in Princeton, Missouri, and to this union two children were born, Marilyn and Duane. The couple lived on a farm east of Osceola until 1947 when Merryll received the call to ministry and they moved to Texas. They both attended Southwestern Bible Institute in Waxahachie, Texas and became licensed Clergy. They pastored three churches in Texas over a period of seven years before returning to Iowa. Merryll and Darlene then moved to Grand River, Iowa to pastor a church. In 1964 they moved to Knoxville, with Merryll as the Pastor of the First Assembly Of God Church for over 19 years, until their retirement. They also pastored churches in Osceola, and Delta, Iowa.
Darlene taught piano lessons to a multitude of pupils from 1957 to present day. She also served as the Pianist for the Knoxville V.A. Chapel and the administrative assistant to the Chaplains from 1993 until its closing. Additionally, Darlene was the secretary for the Friends of the Knoxville Public Library for many years, treasurer for the Retired Teachers Association, and actively volunteered at Helping Hands, where she was treasurer and ordered food for Marion County. She was a member of the Garden Club and Historical Society. Darlene was the pianist for the First Baptist Church. She had played piano in church on Sunday, before her passing. She also authored a daily e-mail, “Darlene’s Daily Inspiration” with over a hundred followers. She enjoyed flower gardening and was a past recipient of the “Yard of the Month” award. She was also an avid reader, painter and enjoyed sewing, knitting and crocheting. She had fond memories of mission trips to Jamaica, Guatemala, Ecuador, and other countries in need of help. Darlene experienced growth spiritually and mentally her entire life. She was never afraid to try something new, whether it was volunteering, learning new technology or any other challenge that presented itself.
Darlene passed away on Monday, December 1, 2014 in her home, at the age of 94 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a stillborn brother, and a nephew.
Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter, Marilyn Sears of Sumter, South Carolina: her son, Duane Mooberry of Byron, Illinois; her sister, Phyllis Mooberry of Grimes, Iowa; six grandchildren, Ron, Rick, Rachelle, Sharri, Meghan, and Jenna; 15 great grandchildren; one great great-grandson; half-brother, Randall Muselman; and many other family members and friends.
Celebration of Life
Saturday, December 6, 2014 at 11:00 am
First Baptist Church – Knoxville, Iowa
Officiating
Pastor Rick Smith
Pastor Bob Smith
Musical Selections
“How Great Thou Art” song by Allan Robuck
“Amazing Grace” song by Allan Robuck
“The Old Rugged Cross” song by Meghan Landi
Kevin Stittsworth, Pianist
Casket Bearers
Jerry Mooberry
David Mooberry
Larry Kendall
Ron Fry
Rick Fry
Joe Landi
Interment
Graceland Cemetery – Knoxville, Iowa
The family invites relatives and friends to the First Baptist Church for lunch following the committal service.
For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to Helping Hands of Knoxville.
Darlene was raised in the Truro area and graduated from Truro High School in 1938. She then attended Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls. Following the completion of her studies, Darlene taught in a 1-room country school for a few years. On August 30, 1939 she was united in marriage to Merryll Harvey Mooberry in Princeton, Missouri, and to this union two children were born, Marilyn and Duane. The couple lived on a farm east of Osceola until 1947 when Merryll received the call to ministry and they moved to Texas. They both attended Southwestern Bible Institute in Waxahachie, Texas and became licensed Clergy. They pastored three churches in Texas over a period of seven years before returning to Iowa. Merryll and Darlene then moved to Grand River, Iowa to pastor a church. In 1964 they moved to Knoxville, with Merryll as the Pastor of the First Assembly Of God Church for over 19 years, until their retirement. They also pastored churches in Osceola, and Delta, Iowa.
Darlene taught piano lessons to a multitude of pupils from 1957 to present day. She also served as the Pianist for the Knoxville V.A. Chapel and the administrative assistant to the Chaplains from 1993 until its closing. Additionally, Darlene was the secretary for the Friends of the Knoxville Public Library for many years, treasurer for the Retired Teachers Association, and actively volunteered at Helping Hands, where she was treasurer and ordered food for Marion County. She was a member of the Garden Club and Historical Society. Darlene was the pianist for the First Baptist Church. She had played piano in church on Sunday, before her passing. She also authored a daily e-mail, “Darlene’s Daily Inspiration” with over a hundred followers. She enjoyed flower gardening and was a past recipient of the “Yard of the Month” award. She was also an avid reader, painter and enjoyed sewing, knitting and crocheting. She had fond memories of mission trips to Jamaica, Guatemala, Ecuador, and other countries in need of help. Darlene experienced growth spiritually and mentally her entire life. She was never afraid to try something new, whether it was volunteering, learning new technology or any other challenge that presented itself.
Darlene passed away on Monday, December 1, 2014 in her home, at the age of 94 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a stillborn brother, and a nephew.
Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter, Marilyn Sears of Sumter, South Carolina: her son, Duane Mooberry of Byron, Illinois; her sister, Phyllis Mooberry of Grimes, Iowa; six grandchildren, Ron, Rick, Rachelle, Sharri, Meghan, and Jenna; 15 great grandchildren; one great great-grandson; half-brother, Randall Muselman; and many other family members and friends.
Celebration of Life
Saturday, December 6, 2014 at 11:00 am
First Baptist Church – Knoxville, Iowa
Officiating
Pastor Rick Smith
Pastor Bob Smith
Musical Selections
“How Great Thou Art” song by Allan Robuck
“Amazing Grace” song by Allan Robuck
“The Old Rugged Cross” song by Meghan Landi
Kevin Stittsworth, Pianist
Casket Bearers
Jerry Mooberry
David Mooberry
Larry Kendall
Ron Fry
Rick Fry
Joe Landi
Interment
Graceland Cemetery – Knoxville, Iowa
The family invites relatives and friends to the First Baptist Church for lunch following the committal service.
For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to Helping Hands of Knoxville.
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