Darlene Hagle

Darlene Hagle, 85 of Throckmorton, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 16, 2025 at her home in Throckmorton.

Services will be held on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at the Church of Christ in Throckmorton with Curtis Timmons and Bob Carruthers officiating. Burial will be in the Throckmorton Cemetery under the direction of Archer Funeral Home, Seymour, Texas.

Visitation will be on Wednesday from 6:00 until 7:00 p.m. at the Church of Christ in Throckmorton.

Darlene Gail Edwards entered this world on July 10,1940 born in Matador to Florence and Claud Garland Edwards. Darlene was the sixth child of the ten born to her parents. She had five brothers and four sisters.

Her daddy was a farmer, cotton ginner, and a hard worker providing for his family and always showed love and kindness. She attended school in Matador and Levelland. In 1949, her daddy became the sole custodial parent to Darlene and her two younger sisters. So at age nine, her mothering instincts bloomed as she helped care for LaRue and Claudine. During the next 6 years while, grandpa worked to provide- the three girls lived at Milam Children’s Home- Lillian Milam affectionately known as Mammaw played a large role in what molded the woman she became- the love of God and studying the Bible was one of those many lifelong lessons. Darlene was baptized at the age of 13 and continued the rest of her life to trust in her Lord and strive to bring others to Christ., She attended middle school and beginning high school in Lubbock- then moved to Amherst- It was during her senior year , she eloped with the love of her life Leon Hagle. They were married by the Church of Christ preacher in Seminole, Texas on Jan 3, 1959.

They lived in Matador, Goree, Slaton, McKinny and Princeton. Darlene always wanted four little girls- even as a child she dreamed of them- God blessed them with four daughters- three while living in Slaton- Linda Claudine, Sherry Starlene, Mary Jenell and then while living in McKinney, Jane Elizabeth ( Janie Beth) made the family complete. The family moved to Throckmorton in 1972, Leon purchased a house and then covered it in gorgeous rock work - she knew this was their forever home.

Darlene was a great cook and a homemaker- she had learned how to cook from her Daddy as a young girl and continued to use this knowledge to become an excellent cook. some of her best loved recipes include homemade banana pudding , chocolate dream cake, fried chicken and hot rolls.

She loved being a daughter, Sister, wife, and momma, in 1990- Mrs H was added to the list by her son in law. Gary Livingston when he and Sammy Joe joined the family. 1994 added to the special titles when Emily Guy called her Nanmaw and in 2003, Ari L Marie added her voice to team Nanmaw.

Darlene loved teaching about how Jesus loved each person. For over 50 years she served as a Sunday school teacher in the Church of Christ specializing in teaching from cradle rolls to kindergarten ages. If you ever attended vacation Bible school at the Throckmorton Church of Christ at the little house you witnessed how she loved decorating it to the hilt and making the Bible stories come to life. May you always smile and remember How Jesus Loves all 1 John 4:7 “Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God.” She also taught Ladies Bible Class and has many notes on lessons she enjoyed studying over the years.

Darlene loved the outdoors- especially the sunrise and sunset- when she’d see a beautiful sunrise filled with lots of colors she’d say- “ it’s a Miss Foster morning look at God’s majesty. She was an avid bird watcher and was partial to the cardinals and the hummingbirds. Some of her favorite trips included seeing Gods wonders in nature - Carlsbad Caverns, Zion National Park, Glacier National Park, Caddo Lake, Grand Canyon, the Garden of the Gods Darlene made changes to her Christmas decor in 1994 replacing the villages with Santa Claus so her grandchildren could always feel the magic and love of family and friends gathering for the holiday season. Santa land was born and continues to fill her home every December - the collection has grown to about 3000 pieces.

Darlene is survived by three daughters Linda Hagle of Slaton, Sherry (Gary) Livingston of Megargel, Mary Hagle of Throckmorton. Two granddaughters- Emily Guy Livingston of Bullard , Texas, Ari L (Andrew) Bernhardt of Olney, a grandson Sammy Joe ( Andrea) Livingston of Olney, Great grandson August Bernhardt and Great granddaughter Sawyer Joe Livingston both of Olney. A host of nieces and nephews and many friends.

She was preceded in death by the love of her life Leon Hagle, her youngest daughter Janie Beth Hagle, her Daddy- Claud Edwards, mother Florence McManus,5 brothers Henry Lee Edwards, Tubby Bill Edwards, Garland ( Junior)Edwards, Billy Edwards, Jesse Edwards, four sisters Dessa Mae Wallace, LaRue Russell, Claudine Coon and PamaLou Sullivan.

In lieu of flowers- donations may be sent to Throckmorton Church of Christ PO Box 398 Throckmorton, Texas 76483 or the Throckmorton Volunteer Fire Department PO Box 326 Throckmorton, Texas 76483 or to your favorite charity