To the Darnell Family-from another HOPE Family please accept our condolences and prayers through this hard time.

We are praying for your family during this extremely difficult time.  HUGS!

Everyday spent with Amy was a joyous one.  There was never a time Amy did not have a smile on her face.  Her laughter always made me happy, and I will remember all the good times.  I will miss you my Amy D.

We will miss Amy Lou and her winning smile.  She was so full of life and a whirlwind of activity. I will always remember the hole Amy, Aleesya and Kody dug in my back yard and then tried to swim in it. We love you, Amy.

I have known amy sicne i was 5 years old. she had shown me around my first day of kendergaton. she had helped me pick out my first dog that will always be our dog. we lived very close to eachother. she had toaught me how to make a baking soda volcano and homemade icecream. i remember her theroy of how cool it would look if dogs had no ears. once with amy, me and, my cuz kody put on our swim suites and dug a hole in the back yard, filled it with water and hopped on in. we always went camping. once with my cuz jacob, amy, and i made a tunnel and crawled on through it. shes gone through so much. shes my role model and always will be. she has toaught me so much and is loved be many. i was 8 when she was first dianosed with lukimia and now im 14 and have lost a great friend. she was my first real best friend. the girl had spunk and a sweet heart. i cant believe shes gone. when i found out she had passed my heart had dropped. i give my best wishes to renne and family. amy will always be in our hearts. she is a wonderful sole. rest in peace. im miss you and i love you amy and i loved all the good times we had together. u are a great person. you will be missed and never forgoten.

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Renee and family my thoughts are with you. I can't imagine how hard this is for you but with prayers I hope it wil comfort you. my Prayers are with you and your family. 
Helen

Our workplace adopted Amy when we found out that at 13, she was battling leukemia.   Of course, everyone wanted to help, but we soon found out that this little girl was very special and we all fell in love with her; she became our poster child.  Tragically, after six years we have lost her on earth, but her courageous spirit and her delightful smile will always remain in our hearts. Renee, Gary and Family my prayers are with you.

  I have known Amy since she was a wonderful small child. What is remembered most is the easter egg hunts, held on a friends property, with the other nirghborhood children. The world has suffered a great losswith her passing.

            Brett Shepherd


Amy you were so postivie, and full of engery. Work was never boring when you were there. I still remember the day you decided to ride your unicycle inside waffle house and you crashed into the swinging door. Great laughs. You made such an impacted on everyone's life! Its so sad to see you go even thou I know your in a better place. We always got the question "are you guys sisters? are you guys cousins?" We would always laugh and say no. I still dont see what they were talking about. lol. Well Amy you were so sweet and always happy. I love and miss you! I will see again sometime!

I remember playing softball with Amy when we were in Little League and my dad was our coach. Rest in peace Amy D

Amy was a sweet girl and im so glad that i got to meet her :) may she rest in peace and you all are in my prayers! love youuu <3

It seems like yesterday when Amy visited me and baby Amber at Banner Desert, Amy was having some kind of treatments.  Through the struggle of the illness Amy was so kind and loving.  

           Jennifer shepherd

Dearest Amy,
I remember a sweet little 13 year old girl coming into the office with a darling crocheted cap on because you didn't have any hair.  But it didn't matter because you looked adorable anyway.  I remember visiting you in the hospital with your Mom when you were receiving your first treatments.  For all that you went through, you were so brave and so small.  We all cheered when you had beaten the Leukemia and we felt as if we were all your Aunties because we all adopted you too.  I am so devstated that the disease came back with such a vengeance and cut short your life that was only just beginning.  It's so hard to accept that this is God's plan, but it must be that he needed a few more angels.  So fly with the angels sweet girl.  You will be missed by all.


Amy was a camper at az camp Sunrise and I was a volunteer,she could always make me smile. I remember her drawing a big snake on my leg at Lake Powell, from my knee all the way down to my ankle.She would also remind me you can never have to much shampoo on the boat slide, because when you fly off you get more air,She touched my life and I am a better person because of that.My thoughts and prayers are with the Darnell family

Amy was a good friend of mine from Arizona camp sunrise. she was a free spirit whos laugh was contagious. she will be missed dearly but i know she is in a better place having fun riding a jet ski or playing a practical joke on somebody or stealing candy from other boats at lake powell trips. my prayers our with the family and friends. amy i am so much a better person for knowing you for teaching me to live and love life.

Amy D was a wonderful person i'm glad i knew her from waffle house. I will miss her very much. I love u Amy D   I will see you you some day.

Amy was a close friend that I made several years ago at Arizona Camp Sunrise. She was a very strong girl and knew how to make everyone laugh. I have shared years of memories with her and I will never forget her. I love you Amy and I know you're in a good place right now. The Darnell's will be in my prayers.

Dear Renee & family, So sorry for you loss....Your Amy Lou was a joy to know and spend time with.....Will always treasures those times. Love, Lori & Paul Koenig (Basin,WY)

Amy, I just wanted to tell you your passing has affected me in a way I wasn't expecting. I miss you, although I haven't seen nor talked to you in ages. But one memory I can definitely think of, is how we always used to look at eachother really childishly in Mrs. Henry's class, at TMMS. And how we were all so shoked that you actually wanted to play football with the boys. That was awesome. R.I.P Amy Darnell, you and your life will never be forgotten.

Miss Amy im so glad i had the chance to meet you. you were an amazing funny girl! i have some great memories with you and i will never forget them. you are going to be greatly missed. my heart goes out to you and your family. love you amy

Renee, Although Judy and I, only met Amy once, it was a real pleasure to meet such a sweet little girl. We are both at a loss for words, to express our deepest sympathy, for you and yours.  love, JB & Judy Burkholder

Amy was the life of The Airline Academy in Daytona, I'm so glad I got to meet her. She was such an amazing girl. We loved her so much out there, she was so funny and fun all the time. I'll never forget her, singing karaoke with her, going to the club, riding the bus, even watching everyone study (her included). I can't wait to see her again in Heaven. She's got to be one of the prettiest angels there. I'm sorry for the family's loss, but remember, God wouldn't give you something you can't handle. Stay strong.

Amy girl. Wow we got so close just this last month. Like a month from the day you died, we went tubing together. You were our driver aha (: we we're on our way to fries me, you, janelle, vanessa, and melissa. I was like "amy amy amy you gotta turn here!" You were on the phone and you cut off some old lady, turned into the fries parking lot, jumped the curb and got like 12 feet of air, turned around and said sorry to that old lady like you were innocent. Although we know your not aha (: Kidding. Amy I had so many good memories together. I loved going to school with you. The day we went tubing you were like caylas actually my friend. because we went to school together. That ment a lot to me. (: and your going away party when you punched tim, awh man good times good times. No matter what mistakes we've both made together, I knew you had a bright future a head of you, a family that loves you, and friends that care about you. My nephew said something to make me cry today. he says "Cayla, you can still see Amy. She's the star right next to big pappas star in the sky." Im sure everyone can agree that you really we're a shining star. I couldn't take the pain of seeing you in the hospital two days before your passing, but I needed to go just in case. But I prayed that, that wouldn't be the last time I ever saw you. I was wrong and my prayer wasn't strong enough to keep you here. I love you Amy. I'm going to miss you so much. But one day, me and you are going to meet up again and have a conversation about how it's a dumb idea to go tubing when it's only 85 degrees haha. I love you Amy. Everyone misses you. Rest In Paradise Amy. Your forever remembered.

Soo many memories, so little space.  I remember meeting you as an infant when I started dating your Uncle Jim (1990), your blonde hair full of static, your ferocious appetite and your cute, adorable, smiling face.  From then forward, you were always full of smiles and fearless.  I remember your Uncle Jim giggling about you and Molly and Thomas and how full of energy and spunk you all were when we would come and stay with you on Abby Lake.  He was always excited to see you all and do a few rounds of wrestling.  Boy, did you love the snow and playing in it.  Your infectious smile, your sparkling eyes, your strength and your love for your family are forever in my mind.  My last memory is tracking you down at your mom's wedding to get a picture to show Joe and Megan and watching you dance at the wedding.  On a note of thinking of myself, I will soo miss your hugs, smiles and energy.  Thank the good Lord for these memories.  You are forever in my heart and mind.

Love, Aunt Anita

P.S.- the whole using my stairway as a snow hill for sledding wasn't a secret.  Little Joe always spilled the beans after you left.  I heard alot of it was Amy's idea.

All I can say is wow.. I'm glad I had the chance to grow up with such an amazing person. Although we drifted apart the last year or so, I will never forget the crazy times we had at waffle house or even when we were really young playing softball together, and going to school. I wish I couldve had the chance to say goodbye, and my prayers go out to your family, and other friends.

Amy, you really were an awesome girl. Im glad you lived everyday of your life to the fullest. You truly will be missed by so many people and you really made a difference in this world and in the lives of others. You brought laughter to everyone and put a smile on almost anyones face that you ever talked to. You were a special person and I will never forget the years of swim team, all of high school and partying it up. You were always that refreshing face to see or run into and now i wont be able to see your face around and its truely heartbreaking. My condolences go out to your family I was lucky to have known you. <3

My prayers are with all of you as you mourn the loss of precious Amy. I was Amy's house mother when she came to school at the Airline Academy. She was our funny, happy, prankster, full of smiles and laughs for everyone. She was one of the ones I could never forget. The world will be a little less sunny without her laughter and her smile, she will be missed by so many. We all loved her. I remember so many pictures and stories about Mady, Amy loved her so much. I am praying for all of you.

I didn't know Amy, but she will always be in my prayers. She is now at peace and without pain. Godbless. The Boswells

What can I say Amy! You were my best friend for such a long time! I was there when you found out your Aunt had cancer, I was there when you got her dog! We have had so much fun together as young girls! I miss you more than words can even explain. I love you and I will always love you! I know you're probably having fun up there with Randall!! But we miss you a lot. A whole lot!!!!! <3 I think about you everyday! You're my angel :) <3

Amy D..we didn't get along years ago when we first met. Actually I tried fighting you. Haha. When we started working together I realized how great of a person you are!! You were always smiling laughing telling jokes and trying to make everyone else love life just like you did. No matter what the situation was you always thought positive. The last few months we became really close. Waffle House is not going to be the same with out you. You have a special spot in my heart!! I love you Amy D. We will meet again one day. I'm sad that you're not here to talk to to work with or to have "dates" with (lol) but I'm glad you're no longer suffering. I know you're up there looking down on your family and not wanting us to be upset. You lived you're life to the fullest and now God needs your happy spirit with him. You will be missed Amy D. I love you!!!

To the Family of Amy. I met amy August 23rd,2009 at our first day at The Airline Academy. Always full of smiles I just knew we would have some good memories to share by the time we left daytona. Every morning while waiting for the bus we would share laughs and carry on together. She was the strongest person i have ever known. She truely touched my life and im sure many more too. I will truely miss her! I love you Amy. My thoughts and prayers are with your family!

With Love Always, Seneca Weaver

I found Amy to be a ray of light...I was sad not to get more time to know her and teach her some work stuff..I couldnt make it to the hopsital because I have my little one I cant take there, and my family will be in town and there are some related health issues that I dont think my mom could handle it. She was such a fighter and great spirit that this is not what I expected. She will be missed that sweet caring fun loving personality ...sorry for your loss and the worlds loss..you will be in our prayers...   as I can not even imagine your pain. I can still recall her talking about how beautiful the wedding was and how happy she was......

I was never 'friends' with amy. We never hung out, we never spoke unless she was yelling at me in softball for losing the game (lol). I knew Amy from little league back in 03'. She was friends with my friends and everytime i saw her, she ALWAYS had a smile on her face, her laugh is stuck in my head when i think of her. It's hard to believe she's gone, and she's such a special person, even though i didn't know her as well as everybody else, i still have these tears running down my face when i see her pictures. I know she's okay, hanging out with randall and all the other angels in the sky

Amy was a doll ...sweet and full of good vibes. I wanted to take her under my wing here at work and teach her some billing and office stuff. I had wanted to see her in the hospital but i have my little one i cant take there. She's such a fighter I figured it would be ok ........im so sorry for your loss.. and the worlds loss.I will have family in town so i may not be able to come say goodbye.....prayers are with you all.....danielle

I too didn't know Amy either, but I sure have you all in thought and prayer. Peggy Moore

I also didn't know Amy, but I too have you in prayer.  Peggy Moore

Amy I will never forget the memories we shared together. You were such a strong passionate person, full of love and laughter. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. You will forever be in my heart. Love always and forver Vicky Vanderlin

Renee, Gary and Family,  We didn't know Amy, but knowing you, we are sure that she is an Amazing person!  Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this very difficult time.  
Tony and Susie Burns

Amy was someone full of life who added joy and happiness to all who knew her. She will be forever loved and forever missed. We may all have peace in knowing that Amy is now with the Angels and will forever more be without pain or unhappiness.

Amy,

I'm not sure where to start, because I have way to many great stories of you but here goes... 

1. I remember you coming up to MN in the summer to go camping. 
 A: We caught frogs one year and turtles the next. 
 B: Playing cards games for hours
 C: The camp fires and me melting my shoes from resting my feet on the side  of the fire pit.
 D: Jumping off the sides of the paddle boat in the lake.
 E: Trying not to wear shoes when going to store because in AZ you din't have to.
 F Falling off the deck while backing up to cast out:) 
 Getting measured on Uncle John's wall.
 
Me coming down to AZ to visit you guys.
 A:staying up late  until Molly fell asleep and then getting her to talk in her sleep or putting random stuffed animals by her to hug. For some reason we thought is was the funniest thing ever:)
  B: Swimming for hours in the pool.
  C: Eatting Frozen grapes.
  D: Playing basketball 
  E: Darts
 
You coming up to MN in the winter.

 A:you couldn't get enough of the snow and thinking it was the best thing ever.
 B: Running outside barefott in the snow to see who could the farthest.
 C Sledding
  D: Playing on the frozen lake
 E: telling grandma she had to wash your jacket right away because it got snow on it.
 F Going to MOA (Mall of America) and going on the rides together. 
 G: Waiting for your mom and Aunt Anita to leave so we could take the sled down down the stairs and wiping out. 
  H shoveling grandma and grandpas patio and million times, because you thought it was so cool. 
 
Well, Amy thats just a start of memories.

Love,

Cousin Emily


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Amy Beth Darnell

October 27, 1990 – July 12, 2010

Valley of the Sun Mortuary & Cemetery

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