Barbara Long Darlington, 88, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. She was born in Altoona, Pennsylvania, but was truly a Hamptonian to the bone. She grew up in the Wythe area of Hampton until buying a home in Fox Hill with the love of her life, John “Jack” Darlington Sr. She retired from the VA and was a long-time member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church, where she sang in the choir until finding her new home at St. Mark’s Methodist Church.
Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, John “Jack” Darlington, her parents, Roy Long and Ethel Wheeler Long, and her siblings Dorothy Long, Roy Long Sr., and John Long. She is survived by children John Darlington Jr. and Vicki Darlington Pinello (Chuck); niece Shari Jackson; grandchildren Nicole Garcia (Paul), Justin Darlington, Michelle Potter (Billy), and William Jackson; and great-grandchildren Annabelle, Laylin, Ava, Hayes, Amelia, Hudson, and Hazel. She was surrounded by long-time friends Mary Ann Smith, David and Linda Raiford, Betty Lowe, and Grace Hall.
The family will receive guests at Peninsula Funeral Home on Monday, June 23, 2025. Visitation will be held from 12:00-2:00 p.m., followed by the funeral services officiated by Pastor Deborah Clark, with interment to follow at Peninsula Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Mark’s Methodist Church, 99 East Mercury Boulevard, Hampton, VA 23669 (https://www.stmarksmethodistchurch.org/).
Arrangements are under the care of Peninsula Funeral Home.
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Lord bless the family, and friends, of Ms. Darlington, bless an be with with them through there time of need
We were long time members of Aldersgate Methodist church. We grew up in the Wythe area. Sang in the choir together. Barbara was a very sweet and a wonderful lady. Many years as friends. Many good memories at Aldersgate Methodist Church. I know she is happy to join the love of her life. God bless you, Barbara. Your friend Joyce Good D’Bene
I miss my friend so very much she was the source of my laughter and someone I could confine in anytime. I thank God for putting her into my life.
Vicki, Johnny and family, you and all of the family are in my prayers.
Johnny and Vicki, so sorry for your loss. Your mom’s laugh was wonderful and truly contagious. She was loved and will be sorely missed.
Family, So sorry for your loss. I am a former coworker and friend. I loved Barbara dearly.
I am so sorry to learn of Barbara’s death. She was such a sweet person. I worked with her at the VA for years. She had a sharp mind and a really witty sense of humor. She was very family oriented. She found her soul mate in her husband, Jack. She also loved her VA work family too. She always lifted our spirits. Now her spirit is lifted up to the Lord. She is well remembered.