Birth date: May 6, 1928 Death date: Jul 4, 2025
Mrs. Gertrude Irene Darden, 97, of Meridian, died Friday, July 4, 2025 at her residence. Read Obituary
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Berry and Gardner Funeral Home - Meridian
1300 George F. Sims Ave. (34th Ave.), Meridian MS 39301
Gertrude was not the owner of Dardens Florist. My father Charles R Darden was. He had that florist when he was married to his first wife Inez, he later named it after my mother Anne whom he married after Inez passed away. It was changed back to Dardens Florist after he and my mother divorced.
My Deepest Condolences to The Family and Friends of Mrs. Darden,Always were Loving and Caring with Poise,Elegant and Classy. Our very Own First Black Owner of a Black First Florist Shop. Was a popular business owner in Meridian. Highly recommended. May The Comfort, Peace and Strength be with The Family during this difficult time of bereavement. RIP Mrs. Darden🌹
Debbie, Patrick &Kelvin Williams
Josephine Gordon White lit a candle in memory of Gertrude Darden
SABRINA POWE lit a candle in memory of Gertrude Darden
To the Darden family, I pray peace and comfort for the family during your time of bereavement. Ms Darden was a woman of great character and will be forever remembered in the community as a great educator and one of Meridian’s black florist owners. May the work you did speak for you. Take your rest Ms Darden - Deke Cross-McDade
