Darlene Hemphill

Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville announces funeral services for Mrs. Darlene McCoy Hemphill, age 57, of Blairsville, Georgia, who went to be with the Lord Jesus on Sunday, June 24, 2018, with her husband and children by her side.

Mrs. Hemphill was originally from Murphy, North Carolina, where she was raised, and was a long time resident of Blairsville, where she and her husband raised a family of their own. She was a proud member of Revival Baptist Church of Blairsville for over 25 years and served there until the end of her fight with pancreatic cancer. After Darlene accepted Christ as her Savior in August of 1988, she remained a constant, unmovable light on a hill for all that knew her.

Darlene, known as "Darlin" to some, graced all she met with her quiet but playful disposition, steadfastness for her Savior, and never ending generosity. While her immediate family benefited the most from her joyful, kind and loving spirit - as well as her biscuit making- there is no doubt that the same spirit was felt by all those who crossed her path. Her life will forever be a testament to her love for Christ, her family, and others.

Family members left to treasure her memory are her husband of 37 years, David Hemphill; son, Travis Hemphill; daughter and son-in-law, Lacey Hemphill Rothe and Jayson Rothe; father and mother, J.C. McCoy and Mary Alice McCoy; brothers, Dennis McCoy and wife Trisha, and Johnny McCoy; Jan McCoy and his wife Tamara; mother-in-law, Eva Hemphill; many nieces, nephews and friends also survive.

Funeral services for Mrs. Hemphill will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at Revival Baptist Church with Rev. Tommy Seay, Rev. Hoyt Brown, Rev. Tim Dickey, and Rev. Paul Ray Morgan officiating. The body will lie in-state at the church starting at 1:00 p.m., before the funeral starts. Burial will be in Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery. The following gentlemen are requested to serve as pallbearers: Logan Henderson, Kendon Hemphill, Matthew Thomas, Jake McCoy, Chris Keys, and Timmy Chastain. Asked to serve as honorary escort to the family are the following gentlemen: Bruce Hemphill, Lamar Chastain, and Gabriel McCoy.

The family will meet with friends at the funeral home on Tuesday evening, between the hours of 6 pm until 9 p

Flowers will be gratefully accepted; but if you wish, memorial donations may be made to Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 1641 Old Gum Log Rd., Blairsville, GA 30512

Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville is honored to be serving the Hemphill family. Please share your condolences and sign the guest registry online at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.