Ruby Katherine Cherry Darnell Obituary

Ruby Katherine Cherry Darnell, born on May 9, 1931, passed away on October 25, 2026. Ruby leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, James Harvey Cherry and Ruby Preston Peel Cherry; her husband James Edward "Chic" Darnell; and her brothers, Ellis Cherry, Richard Cherry, Cecil Cherry, Edwin Cherry and Ralph Cherry.

She is survived by: her daughters, Cheryl Hammett (Randy) of West Monroe and Terri Barrett (Kevin) of Sandwich, IL; her grandchildren, Jessica Card (Adam), Lauren Bond (Brian), Kevin Barrett, Jr. (Natalee), Blake Barrett (Kylie) and Mallory Barrett; and her great grandchildren, Aidyn, Britton, Gabriel, Piper, Nathaniel Bond, Addison, Levi Card, Roo'ney and Mac Barrett.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 1st 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Mulhearn Funeral Home - Monroe (2308 Sterlington Rd, Monroe, LA 71203). A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, November 1st 2026 at 3:00 PM at the Chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home (2308 Sterlington Rd, Monroe, LA 71203). A graveside service will be held on Monday, November 2nd 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery (623 US-80, Monroe, LA 71203).

Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer Foundation, the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home or a charity of your choice.