Darla Jean

Shepley

Darla Jean Shepley, born on September 22, 1948 (Grammy to many) passed away peacefully with family by her side on May 22nd, 2022 in Wichita Falls, TX. She was born in Dallas, TX. and spent her childhood years in Wichita Falls, TX. She was a graduate from Rider High school and received a bachelor's degree from Midwestern State University.

She moved to Colorado with her first husband and had a daughter. She lived in Japan for a time during the war. She met her second husband (Her best friend and life partner) in San Diego California and had a son. She lived with her family in numerous cities in California, and Texas, finally settling in Florida.

Darla was a strong, determined, and ambitious woman. She protested during the Vietnam war and was an activist for women's rights. She opened a plant and macramé shop early in her adult life called "The Armadillo Shop". She also worked as a Real Estate Agent selling houses in Southern Ca.

She attended school a few times and worked as a Tax preparer and later as a Drug Counselor, where she was able to touch many people's lives in a positive way. Darla also worked for Delta airlines in charge of the sky caps and cleaning crews, allowing her to travel to places like Boston, Chicago, and New York often.

She loved animals, especially birds and had an aviary raising canaries, parakeets, and finches. In her spare time she loved thrifting, crafting, cooking, and quilting. Later in life she opened a successful quilt shop called "The Quilt Garden".

Darla returned to her home town of Wichita Falls with her children and grandchildren to be near her mother, brother, nephews and nieces. After returning home she worked for The State Of Texas Workforce Commission helping people find jobs and also donated her time teaching "Job skill classes" for women in the Wichita Falls community.

Darla is predeceased by her parents Grady and Teresa (Nana) Whittington and her husband Jim Shepley. Left to cherish her memory is her son Michael Shepley with his wife Dawn. Her daughter Tara Wilson with her husband Joey. Her brother Roger Whittington with his wife Judy.
Her grandchildren Brandon, Devin and Nathan Wilson and Kimberly Breurer and Deanna Blanco, along with her nephews, nieces, and close friends.