Darlene Ellen Neff, 74, of Warrenton went home to be with Jesus, her Lord and Savior, on December 14, 2017. She was born on May 26, 1943 to Clarence Sutphin and Kathleen Miller Sutphin. She grew up in the beautiful countryside in Loudoun County on Oatlands Plantation. It was at the Little Oatlands School she met the love of her life, Clarence "Buddy", when they were just children. They began dating as teenagers and were married on August 26th, 1959. They had 4 children; David Wayne Neff, Teresa Ellen Purcell, Michael Allen Neff, and Jamie Lane Neff.

She was a member of Believer's Baptist Church in Leesburg and later First Baptist Church in Ranson, West Virginia. While raising her children, Darlene worked very hard to support her family in various occupations. Most memorable, as a Loudoun County Public School Bus Driver for over 23 years before retiring. Hundreds of children appreciated her kind demeanor and caring nature.

Being on the lake with her husband and family was one of Darlene's favorite activities. Crocheting was another favorite hobby of hers. She crocheted baby blankets to welcome her grandchildren, great grandchildren and many other babies into this world.

Survivors include her son, David Neff of Winchester; her daughter, Teresa Purcell and son-in-law Chris Purcell of Warrenton; her son, Michael Neff and Babette Forest of Polk City, Florida; and her son, Jamie Neff and daughter-in-law Carol Neff of Lovettsville; her sister, Irene Hensley; her sister Shirley Davis, her brother Clarence Lee Sutphin. As well as 13 grandchildren to include Amy Smith, Patricia Hendrix and her spouse Curtis Hendrix, Heather Neff, Sabrina Free and her spouse Michael Free, Chris Neff, Tina Bredbury and her spouse Dave Bredbury, Tabitha Purcell and Justin Nannitti, David Neff Jr., Jason Neff, Tiffany Harmon and her spouse Daniel Harmon, Josh Purcell and his spouse Corah Purcell, Amanda Dowden and her spouse Ryan Dowden, and Kelly Neff; over 21 great grandchildren; very special nieces and nephews, cousins, extended family, and her dog, Angel.

Darlene was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence "Buddy" David Neff; daughter-in-law, Donna Neff; brother-in-law, Eddie Hensley; sister-in-law Doris Robinson; and brother-in-law, Ronnie Neff.

The family will receive friends on December 19th at 6pm at Colonial Funeral Home in Leesburg for a viewing. Service will take place on December 20th at 11am followed by Interment at Ketoctin Baptist in Round Hill, VA.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Dementia Society of America ( www.dementiasociety.org )