HYRUM, UTAH: Mayme Evelyn Russell Ravsten Darley, a Genteel Southern Lady, returned to her Heavenly Home on September 1, 2006. She was born in Panama City, Florida to James Issac Russell and Cora ‘D’ Melvin on May 28, 1916.

She was raised in Apalachicola, Florida, and graduated from Florida State University in Education. She came with her brother, Bill, to Utah so he could attend USU while she taught school. While in Cache Valley , she met James Ravsten and they were married in the Logan LDS Temple in 1943. They were blessed with 5 children. She taught school in Smithfield , Lewiston , and was the librarian for South Cache Junior High School for 9 years before her retirement. James passed away in June of 1969. She later married Farrell B Darley. He passed away in 1988.

Mother loved music, poetry, books and teaching her children and grand-children proper etiquette and correct English. She enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and gave special care to the little one that met her at the veil, Amanda ‘Tiny’ Jensen. She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints where she served in many positions. She spent many hours doing genealogy for both her own ancestors, and many others.

She is survived by her two daughters, Leneia Rogowski and Gayle ( Laurel ) Jensen, 20 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her two sisters, Eva and Alba, a brother, James, two daughters, Mary Evelyn Whittaker and Laura Lea Anhder. a son, James Russell Ravsten, and a grand-daughter, Amanda Lynn Jensen. She will always be remembered for her soft southern accent and her gentle touch. She was always a lady.

Graveside services will be held Tuesday at 1:00 pm at the Hyrum City Cemetery. Friends may call at the Allen-Hall Mortuary Tuesday from 11:00 - 12:30. Condolences and memories may be sent to the family at Allen Mortuaries.