Sylvia Darlene Bagby Parsons, 79, died July 13, 2025 from multiple health complications.
She was born in Lampasas on July 22, 1945 to Bruce and Mildred Bagby.
After graduation she worked for AT&T for many years, also attending the University of Texas in Austin where she began a lifelong love of learning and travel.
While living in New Orleans, Darlene with her then-husband Barry Phillips and stepson Rex Phillips began her biggest adventure, moving to Saudi Arabia to work for ARAMCO. She worked as a personnel processor and was able to travel the world, often speaking with fond memories of those travels.
Upon returning to the States, Darlene received her Bachelor of Arts and pursued her love of caring for those in need when she became administrator of Spring Oaks Nursing Facility in Lampasas.
She later married Gary Parsons of Killeen. Darlene retired to the quiet community of Alba, Texas.
She is remembered for her keen intellect, love of trivia and visits to casinos.
She is survived by her son Rex Phillips; sister Judy Stroman; brother Ricky Bagby; nieces Vicki Seaton and Kristie Tice; and nephew Roger Stroman.
A memorial service will be held at Alba Community Center at 3 p.m., Aug. 2.
