Darla June Padgett, 80, of Wolfe City, Texas, passed away at her home on Saturday, June 21, 2025. Darla was born on March 18, 1945, in Amarillo, Texas, to Doris (Renfro) and Wesley Hutchins “Hutch” Moore. At age three, her mother married Charles Phillips, whom Darla lovingly called Dad. She graduated from Mesquite High School and went on to earn both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education from East Texas State University.

On July 15, 1966, Darla married the love of her life, Lee Padgett. Together they shared nearly 59 years of love, laughter, and cherished memories. Darla worked as a teacher for several years before devoting herself full-time to her family as a homemaker.

She is survived by her husband, Lee; sons Kevin Padgett and wife Jenny of Royse City, Texas, and Shane Padgett and wife Shana of Wolfe City, Texas; grandchildren Jared Padgett and wife Stephanie, Katelyn Padgett, Braden Padgett, Colton Padgett, and Brody Padgett; one great-grandson, Ranger Padgett; and her sister, Sandra Janosek. She was preceded in death by her parents.

A visitation will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at R.W. Owens Funeral Home, followed by the funeral service at 11:00 AM. Burial will take place at Mt. Carmel Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Jared Padgett, Katelyn Padgett, Colton Padgett, Braden Padgett, Brody Padgett, and Mitch Leathers.