Darla Whitford

Darla Jean Whitford, 77, of Plymouth, IL, passed away unexpectedly at 7:31 pm Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at her home in Plymouth, IL.

She was born on July 10, 1947, in Carthage, IL, to Floyd “Duck” And Doris Douglas Drake. She was united in marriage to Larry Dean Whitford on March 5, 1964, in Plymouth, IL. He survives. Darla attended Plymouth Schools. She owned and operated The Plant Stand Flower Shop in Plymouth for many years and was also employed at Ma & Pa’s Café in Plymouth. Darla was active with the Plymouth Old Settler’s for many years, organizing and announcing the yearly parade.

Darla is survived along with her husband Larry by 2 daughters: Lauri Jean (Gary) Berman of Wauconda, IL. Lindsey (Alan) Post Whitford of Clayton, IL, a son Larry Gene Whitford of Macomb, IL, 3 grandchildren, Drake Berman, Elizabeth Whitford, and Makenna Post, 3 sisters, Donna Drake of Quincy, IL Debbie Parks of Carthage, IL, and Jet Drake of Winnetka, IL, and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and 3 brothers, Dick, Danny, and Doran Drake.

Cremation has been accorded. A graveside service will be held at Noon at St.Mary’s Cemetery on Saturday, October 25, 2025. Following, there will be a time of remembrance held at the Plymouth Circle Community Center (former Plymouth Methodist Church) from 1:00 to 3:00 pm.

The Hamilton Funeral Home in Augusta, IL, is handling arrangements.