Darla Coffey, 68, Mitchell

By Mitchell Now March 28, 2022 4:20 pm

Darla died Thursday, March 24, at Firesteel Healthcare Center in Mitchell.

A visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, at Bittner Funeral Chapel in Mitchell.

Arrangements by Bittner Funeral Chapel.

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