Darline Epling, age 56, passed away surrounded by family on March 30, 2025. She was born in Columbus, OH, on May 19, 1968, to the late Clyde and Fanny (Roach) Blake.

Darline was a loving wife, mother, sister and maw maw. She loved her grandkids; they were her world, any free moment she had she made sure to spend it with them.

She is preceded in death by her parents and brother, Timothy Blake. She is survived by loving husband of 32 years, Robert Epling, they met 42+ years ago in Buckeye Middle School; children, Dreama (Michael) Spurlock, Jessica Epling and Jimmy (Nikki) Epling; grandchildren, Ayvah Day, Carson Day, Michael Spurlock Jr., Noah Epling, Savanna Epling; siblings, Odell (Joyce) Roach, Albert (Judy) Blake, Clyde (Elaine) Blake, Becky Blake; and many additional family and friends.

Friends and family can call from 11:00AM until 1:00PM on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at the Myers-Woodyard Funeral Home, 587 Main St. Groveport, OH 43125. Services will follow at Franklin Hills Memorial Gardens at 2:00PM, Interment to follow.

In lieu of flowers the family asks for contributions to be made towards funeral expenses.