YOAKUM: Mary Darlene Stary, 90, passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2025. She was born April 29, 1935 in Cuero to the late Carl Thomas Yaws Sr and Mary Helen (McMeens) Yaws.
Darlene was a lifetime member of Austin Street Baptist Church. She was a very generous person and enjoyed helping others. She had an adventurous spirit and loved traveling cross country to enjoy all the sights, from herds of buffalo to the beautiful mountain ranges. She was a truly a strong woman, farming and ranching and tending her cattle. She loved being with her family and sharing good food and good times.
Survivors are her sons, John Stary, Joel Stary (Barbara) and Roy Stary (Susan); two grandchildren, Matthew Stary and Melanie Stary; sister, Connie Robinson (David); brothers, Carl “WC” Yaws Jr (Tessie), and Ronnie Yaws (Martha).
Preceded in death by her parents; husband Alois Stary in 2008; brother, Lester Wayne Yaws.
Visitation 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, September 5, 2025, at Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home.
Funeral Service 10 a.m., Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home with Pastor Dale Turner officiating. Burial to follow at Yoakum Oak Grove Cemetery.
Memorials may be given to Austin Street Baptist Church.