Mary Darnell Eiland
1938-2020
Mary Darnell Eiland, 82, of Snyder died Saturday, March 7, 2020.
Visitation and funeral was held today at Colonial Hill Baptist Church. Visitation was 1-2 p.m., followed by funeral service at 2 p.m. Private family interment was held at Hillside Memorial Gardens under the direction of Bell-Cypert-Seale Funeral Home.
Mrs. Eiland was born February 15, 1938, in Oklahoma City, Okla., to Jack and Kate (Bynum) Darnell. She married her one true love, Bill Eiland, on Dec. 2, 1963, in Ft Worth. He preceded her in death on May 10, 2012.
She and her husband operated Eiland Ranch, where their love of showing and racing horses brought them incredible joy. Eiland ranch amnager, J.T. Sullenger, became her mentor training and showing horses and sharing his invaluable knowledge, which led to her earning nine Grand Champions at Halter and five Champion Youth Mare. Bill and Mary raced quarter horses for more than 50 years in California, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma and New York. The close relationships they made through their love of horses held some of their fondest memories.
Mary will be remembered for her unwavering faith, encouraging spirit and willingness to help anyone in need. She was a longtime member of Colonial Hill Baptist Church and an active member of the American Quarter Horse Association.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and two brothers, Don and Robert Darnell.
Survivors include her son, Jay Eiland and his wife, Randi; her granddaughter, Arden Eiland and grandson Race Eiland, all of Dallas; she is also survived by three stepdaughters, Martha Martin and husband, Terry, Susan Smith and husband, Darty, and Carol Trulock; a step-granddaughter, Hope Veiga and husband, Anderson; two nephews, Mark Darnell and Robert Darnell; and niece, Tammy Darnell Galloway.
Carlene Webster
1949-2020
Mrs. Carlene Webster, 70, of Snyder died Saturday, March 7, 2020, at her home in Snyder. Services are planned for a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Bell-Cypert-Seale Funeral Home.