Darla Mae Tinker age 50 of Purcell, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2016 at the Purcell Care Center in Purcell. She was born April 23, 1966 in Purcell. Darla was the 2nd of five children born to Clyde Bert Minyard and Wanda Joyce (Rinehart) Minyard. Darla grew up in Purcell and attended Purcell schools. Darla married the love of her life, Arcille Roy Tinker and together they raised four boys, Jamie, Billy, Cassidy and Joby. Darla worked as a homemaker, wife, mother and outside of the home in various restaurants in the Noble and Purcell area. Darla grew up in the Church of the Nazarene in Purcell. She loved being outdoors, fishing, swimming and spending time with her family. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a special sister and a dear friend to all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by: Husband, Roy Tinker, Son, Joby Green, Grandparents, Johnny and Vera Minyand of Noble, J. C. and Ora Mae Rinehart of Purcell;
She is survived by: Three sons, Jamie Green and wife Heaven of Purcell, Billy Green and wife Veronica of Wichita, KS. Cassidy Green of Wichita, KS. Two brothers, Jerry Minyard and wife Lorrie of Lexington, Randy Minyard and wife Julie of Maysville, Two sisters, Krista O’Neal and husband Chamo Trejo of Purcell, Shelli Knight and husband Johnny of Lexington, Seven grandchildren, Josiah, Abi, Alie, Destiny, Lillyana, Jordon and Brooklyn. Several aunts, uncle, nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be 10:00 am Tuesday, August, 30, 2016 at Wilson-Little Funeral Home Chapel in Purcell. Interment will be at the Hillside Cemetery in Purcell.