Mayme Russell Ravsten Darley

HYRUM, UTAH: Mayme Evelyn Russell Ravsten Darley, a
Genteel Southern Lady, returned to her Heavenly Home
on September 1, 2006. She was born in Panama City ,
Florida to James Issac Russell and Cora ‘D’ Melvin on
May 28, 1916. She was raised in Apalachicola ,
Florida , and graduated from Florida State University
in Education. She came with her brother, Bill, to
Utah so he could attend USU while she taught school.
While in Cache Valley , she met James Ravsten and they
were married in the Logan LDS Temple in 1943. They
were blessed with 5 children. She taught school in
Smithfield , Lewiston , and was the librarian for
South Cache Junior High School for 9 years before her
retirement. James passed away in June of 1969. She
later married Farrell B Darley. He passed away in
1988,

Mother loved music, poetry, books and
teaching her children and grand-children proper
etiquette and correct English. She enjoyed her
grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and gave
special care to the little one that met her at the
veil, Amanda ‘Tiny’ Jensen. She was an active member
of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
where she served in many positions. She spent many
hours doing genealogy for both her own ancestors, and
many others.

She is survived by her two daughters,
Leneia Rogowski and Gayle ( Laurel ) Jensen, 20
grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. She was
preceded in death by her two sisters, Eva and Alba, a
brother, James, two daughters, Mary Evelyn Whittaker
and Laura Lea Anhder. a son, James Russell Ravsten,
and a grand-daughter, Amanda Lynn Jensen. She will
always be remembered for her soft southern accent and
her gentle touch. She was always a lady.

Graveside services will be held Tuesday at 1:00 pm at
the Hyrum City Cemetery. Friends may call at the
Allen-Hall Mortuary Tuesday from 11:00 - 12:30.
Condolences and memories may be sent to the family at
www.allenmortuaries.net