Darrylin Francine Heard was born September 17, 1949 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Elger and Catherine Simmons. She was educated in the Detroit Public School System where she graduated from Central High School.
She accepted Christ at an early age under the leadership of Pastor J.E. Crouch at New Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church. Darrylin loved to sing and direct the choir...in fact, singing and directing were her passions along with cooking and traveling. During her time at New Mount Sinai she directed the Young Inspirationals, Pastors Choir and Gospel Chorus until her health could no longer permit.
On November 20, 1970 Darrylin married Wallace Christopher Heard and to this union two daughters were born, Ebony Lynnette and Adrienne Renae.
On April 22, 2003 Darrylin was stricken with stroke that left her partially paralyzed on the left side of her body. Although that was a traumatic event, that didn't stop her from doing the things she most wanted to do, including making the decision to leave Detroit in 2016 to move to Houston for warmer weather and to be closer to her grandson, Xander. For the last year and a half she enjoyed every second of being around Xander and watching him grow.
On Monday October 2, 2017, Darrylin departed this life surrounded by both her daughters and grandson and entered into eternity with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was preceded in death by her mother, father, husband and sister Denise. She leaves to cherish her memory daughters Ebony, Adrienne (Leo) Baker, grandson Xander, stepdaughter LaKisha Riggins and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives.
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Darrylin Francine Heard was born September 17, 1949 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Elger and Catherine Simmons. She was educated in the Detroit Public School System where she graduated from Central High School.
She accepted Christ at an early age under the leadership of Pastor J.E. Crouch at New Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church. Darrylin loved to sing and direct the choir...in fact, singing and directing were her passions along with cooking and traveling. During her time at New Mount Sinai she directed the Young Inspirationals, Pastors Choir and Gospel Chorus until her health could no longer permit.
On November 20, 1970 Darrylin married Wallace Christopher Heard and to this union two daughters were born, Ebony Lynnette and Adrienne Renae.
On April 22, 2003 Darrylin was stricken with stroke that left her partially paralyzed on the left side of her body. Although that was a traumatic event, that didn't stop her from doing the things she most wanted to do, including making the decision to leave Detroit in 2016 to move to Houston for warmer weather and to be closer to her grandson, Xander. For the last year and a half she enjoyed every second of being around Xander and watching him grow.
On Monday October 2, 2017, Darrylin departed this life surrounded by both her daughters and grandson and entered into eternity with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was preceded in death by her mother, father, husband and sister Denise. She leaves to cherish her memory daughters Ebony, Adrienne (Leo) Baker, grandson Xander, stepdaughter LaKisha Riggins and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives.
Our thoughts, prayers and love are with you all during your time of grief. We pray you take comfort knowing heaven has a new angel among them.
With love and prayers
Eddie Jerks Sr, Eddie Jerks Jr and Family, Erik and Laura Jerks & Family and Laurie Jerks
Our thoughts and prayers are most certainly with you at this time. We remember the wonderful blessing that your Mom was to us and we will always remember the gift of song that she shared with us at New Mt. Sinai. I Thessalonians 4:13-18 tells us that God is a God of comfort and he can and will bring you through in times like these. Take comfort in knowing that your Mom was loved dearly and she will be missed greatly.
Our thoughts and prayers are most certainly with you at this time. We remember the wonderful blessing that your Mom was to us and we will always remember the gift of song that she shared with us at New Mt. Sinai. I Thessalonians 4:13-18 tells us that God is a God of comfort and he can and will bring you through in times like these. Take comfort in knowing that your Mom was loved dearly and she will be missed greatly.
Adrienne, we’ve known each other for over 20 years. In those 20 years, whenever you and I would talk or hang out you would make it known that your mother ALWAYS asked about me and to make sure you told me hi. Your mother was always so sweet, caring and friendly. I wish I could be there for you in your time of need, but I’m praying for you everyday. I love you and know that your mom will always be in your heart.
On behalf of my entire family, I want to thank you and your staff for your excellent and caring service.
Thank you for all you did to make our mother's funeral special, dignified, and easy for us.
I just can't express to you enough how much we appreciated the kindness and professionalism my family experienced with you and your staff.
Thank you for treating my beloved mother with honor and respect all throughout the process.
Our family will be forever grateful to the owner and staff at Beresford Funeral Services for the excellent services they provided to our family upon the death of our loved one. Everything went smoothly. The planning was easy with everything needed for the funeral provided on sight at reasonable prices with no pressure to spend more than planned. They were flexible with our personal plans, very kind, and considerate from beginning to end. We would definitely recommend Beresford Funeral Services to anyone in need of funeral services.
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