Birth date: Mar 28, 1959 Death date: Aug 25, 2023
Darla Anjuli Carrington’s life began on March 28, 1959, in Los Angeles, California to Sari Alice Toth and William Edward Carrington. Although Darla never met her father, he was a hero to her and any who knew him, as he died saving Read Obituary
MY HEART IS HEAVY & BROKEN AS I TRY TO WRITE THIS. THANK YOU LORD FOR THE BEST FRIEND EVER. DARLA WAS A GIVER & A FIGHTER. SHE WAS ALWAYS SO MUCH FUN TO BE WITH. WE HAD SO MANY GREAT TIMES OVER OUR 35 YEAR FRIENDSHIP. I REMEMBER WHEN WE FIRST MET AT SRS TECHNOLOGIES, LIKE IT WAS YESTERDAY. SHE WOULD HELP ANYONE AND HELPED ME SO MUCH ESPECIALLY AFTER MY HUSBAND WENT HOME. SHE WAS LARGER THAN LIFE. I LOVED HER MORE THAN SHE EVER KNEW. OUR MEMORIES ARE SEALED IN MY HEART. DARLA LOVED HER FAMILY. I KNOW SHE IS LIVING ON IN THE HEARTS OF THOSE SHE LOVED. FOR NOTHING LOVED IS EVER LOST. UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN. LOVE YOUR BEST FRIEND FOREVER, GETTIE COLLINS
There are no words to describe the pain we all feel in the loss of Darla. She was a big sister to me, and she championed every obstacle that came my way when we were in junior high school and high school. It was always a joy to see her enter a room – big blue eyes, thick curly hair, and her infectious smile. Not only were we in school together, but we attended church together, got part-time jobs together, broke curfews together, and got into mischief together. She was fun to be around and always assured you that everything was going to be okay. Darla, Jimmy, and I used to go downstairs in our basement and practice dances we would see on “Soul Train”. She was a sweet spirit, and she was filled with courage. She loved hard and fought to protect and care for those she loved. She had a great big, infectious laugh, and a servant’s heart, always taking care of everyone. She was compassionate with the elderly as well as children. She has raised an amazingly beautiful family, and she has left an indelible mark upon every person who had the privilege of knowing her. I admired her strength and courage throughout her illness, but I am in awe of the beautiful legacy and life that she’s built with her wonderful family. No matter what, she kept going.
To Wendell, Sharonda, Artie, Jarren, and all of her beautiful children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren: Heaven got another angel on August 25, 2023. Darla is no longer in pain and is present with the Lord. You will see her on the other side! Please know that I love you all, and you are all in our prayers.
I remember when Darla first came to Virginia and subsequently became an extended family member. She was funny and so lovable - and- she was super protective of her family. I’ll never forget how she came to my aid when I was being bullied in jr high at a school dance! She touched our family and many, many, others. We will miss her but know that her pain is gone and is now in a much better place. Wendell and family - don’t hesitate to reach out when you need us.
