Darlene Myrtle (Votaw) Naff

Funeral Services for Darlene Myrtle (Votaw) Naff, 92, Lawrence, will be 10 am, Thursday, December 28, 2023, at Southside Church of Christ, 1105 W. 25th Street, Lawrence, Kansas 66046, officiated by son-in-law Powell Pendergraft. Visitation will be from 7-8 pm, Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.

Darlene died December 22, 2023, at Pioneer Ridge Assisted Living.

She was born August 4, 1931, in Lawrence, Kansas, the daughter of Milo and Angie Vitt Votaw.

Darlene graduated from Lawrence High School.

She was married to William D. Naff on April 24, 1953. He preceded her in death in 2010.

Mom was generous with those less fortunate and loved to bring those whom she called “old people” to her home, treating them to coffee and conversation.

Survivors include three children; William N. (Buddy) and Cynthia, Berryton, Kansas; Mark A. and Cynthia, of Lawrence; Kim E. Pendergraft and Powell, of Austin, Texas; seven grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to L.I.N.K. Kitchen, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1260 Lawrence, Kansas 66044.

Online condolences made at rumsey-yost.com