Darlene Joan Muirhead

Darlene Joan Muirhead passed away on Aug. 11, 2023, at the age of 69. Darlene was born on September 17, 1954, in British Columbia, Canada, and grew up on a farm. She moved with her family to Independence, MO in 1962. Upon moving to Independence, Darlene and her family became members of the South Chrysler RLDS church and eventually charter members of the South Chrysler Restoration Branch. Her dad nicknamed her “Punkin” for her love of pumpkin pie. She graduated from Truman High School and worked several jobs in Independence; her favorite was being a paraprofessional at Bridger Junior High. When her mother became ill, Darlene quit working to help take care of her. She was preceded in death by her mother, Eva Muirhead, who passed away in 2013, and a nephew Shawn Michael. Her dad survived her by five days and died on August 16, 2023. She leaves behind her sisters, Shirley MacDonald and Judi Wollenziehn, and her brothers, Dr. Ron Muirhead and Russell Muirhead, ten nieces and nephews, thirteen great nieces and great-nephews, and one great-great nephew.

The funeral will be held on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at South Crysler Restoration Branch, 16101 E. Salisbury Rd, Independence, Missouri. The family will receive friends from 10:30-11:00 a.m. and the funeral service will follow.