Elsie Mae Darling

Elsie "Daisey" Mae Darling of Felton was peacefully reunited with loved ones on February 8, 2021, with family by her side. She was 73. Elsie Mae graduated from Felton High in 1965. After high school, she attended school in Bethesda, Maryland, where she completed a medical certification. Upon graduation, she returned home and married Donald E. Darling, Sr on October 9th, 1965. They would spend 41 devoted years together before his passing in 2007. Daisey was a devoted mother who always spoke very proudly and lovingly of her children. She provided the best support system, and was always eager to offer a listening ear. She did not know an orphan, as she loved every child the same, as if they were her own. Many who came into contact with her would describe her as being one of the sweetest, most beautiful people to have ever met. Those closest to her were very familiar with her strong will! She is going to be deeply missed by all of those who were fortunate enough to have known and spent time with her. Elsie Mae Darling is preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Donald E. Darling, Sr. She is also preceded by her parents, Irving Malone and Elsie Mae Tribbitt (Casper). She is survived by four sons; Donald E. Darling, Jr and his wife Kim Darling of Plymouth, MN; B. Keith Darling of Felton, DE; Shayne M. Darling of Jeanette, PA; Eric S. Darling of Felton, DE; Three daughters: Laurie Ann Darling and her fiancé Eric Christ of Newark, DE; Shannon (Nikki) Darling-Diviero and her husband Mike of Lockport, IL; and Tracey Darling-Clark and her husband James Clark of Shakopee, MN. She was a proud and loving grandmother to eleven grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren: Cantrell G. Perry, Sr, Karra A. Darling, Xavier J. Perry, Shayne M. Darling II, Tyler J. Darling, Amani A. Bratcher, Alexa M. Darling, Kaden A. Darling, Bradey J. Darling, Cheyenne A. Darling, Brooklyn M. Darling, Kamryn J. Melton, and Cantrell G. Perry, Jr. Public visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 16th, 2021, from 12-1pm at Manship Chapel, located at 4912 Burnite Mill Rd, Felton, DE 19943. Those attending must wear a mask and adhere to gathering and distancing protocols. Following will be a private service and burial by invite only due to Covid restrictions. In lieu of flowers, Daisy's family is requesting donations be made to the Food Bank of DE at fbd.org. Arrangements are being handled by Berry-Short Funeral Home in Felton, DE.