Darla Musgrove

Darla Louise Musgrove, 68, of Bryan, TX, passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side, Sunday October 24, 2021 at St. Luke’s Health – The Vintage Hospital after a long battle with the lung disease Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM).

Darla was born to Louis Wesley Eidson and Darlane Metzler Eidson, March 8, 1953, in Houston, Texas. She graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in 1972 and received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Houston Baptist University in 1978.

She is survived by her daughter Jennifer Owens, husband Matthew Owens, and granddaughter Scarlett Owens of Cypress, TX; nephew Louis Michael Wright and partner Paul Jose of Los Angeles, CA; niece Stephanie Wright of Walburg, TX; nephew Roger Lane Wright, wife Cathy, and daughters Brooke Kunzman and Rachel Wright of Flower Mound, TX; uncle Toby Metzler of Lovelady, TX, aunt Eddie Mae Newman of Red Oak, TX; and other relatives.

Her friends played a huge supportive role in her life. She is survived by friends Bernice Smith, Robbie and Charlie McLaine, Rita and Paul Cinquemani, Vita Pariente, Tommy Groth and many others.

She was preceded in death by her husband William Musgrove; parents Louis Wesley Eidson and Darlane Metzler Eidson; sister Arlane Eidson Wright; and nephew Jeffrey Scot Wright.

Darla was a loving mother, wife, grandmother, and friend to many. She worked as a Registered Nurse for over 25 years. She knew early on that she had been called to help others. Throughout her nursing career she worked in many different areas but cherished her time working in the Nursery the most. Sometimes reserved but with a smile that could light up a room, she never hesitated to help a friend or family member in need.

Her caring and empathetic nature was also evident in her love of all animals. Throughout the years, many pets were lucky enough to be a part of Darla’s family. She left behind her beloved Pomeranian Bob the Entertainer and cat Cowboy who were both spoiled rotten. Her love of horses began as a child and did not wane throughout her life. In her younger years, she competed in the Hunter Jumper ring with her Thoroughbred, Mighty Land. Later, she enjoyed her Haflinger ponies doing Combined Driving. Her love of horses passed on to both her daughter Jennifer who loves horseback riding and her granddaughter Scarlett who demands weekly pony rides at 19 months old. She loved to draw and took weekly art lessons with friends in Bryan, TX. She enjoyed collecting antiques and the hunt for good finds at local garage sales. She was a fierce advocate and role model for her fellow LAMmie’s. She loved completely without reservation and gave hugs like no other.

Visitation will be held 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday, November 12, 2021 in the Colonial Chapel at Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home, 6900 Lawndale St., Houston, TX 77023. The Funeral Service is scheduled for Saturday November 13, 2021, 9:00 a.m. in the Colonial Chapel at Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home followed by a short grave side service at 10:00 a.m. A small reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to The LAM Foundation at https://www.thelamfoundation.org/Take-Action/Donate-Now