Barbara Darlene English

Barbara Darlene Jefcoat English, 78, of McAllen, Texas, passed away in Harlingen, Texas on Friday, March 13, 2026, after a long illness. Barbara Darlene was born in McAllen on May 31, 1948, to Lydia Kathryn and Harold Milburn Jefcoat. She attended Donna Hogh School and Pan American College in Edinburg.
Barbara Darlene married Willard Earl (Bill) English and together they had two sons, William Harlod English and Darryn Rodrick English. Barbara Darlene worked as a bookkeeper for Sears and later at Inman's Furniture, the business she and Bill owned. She also ministered as choir director at Trinity Worship Center in Pharr, Texas. Her leadership of the choir included producing numerous cantatas for the Christmas and Easter Seasons. She was always very involved in Church Music which was one of the ways she honored her Savior Jesus Christ. Over the years she taught piano to many students.
Barbara Darlene is survived by her sons William "Billy" English (married to Gracie) and Darryn English (married to Nelda). She is also survived by three grandchildren Genesis, Raylan, and Amanda, and a great granddaughter Aria Grace. Her sister Debbie Jefcoat Gillet (husband Cameron) also survives Barbara Darlene as do numerous nieces and nephews.
Barbara Darlene is predeceased by her parents Harold "Hal" and Katie Jefcoat and her beloved husband Bill English.
Visitation will be held at Brown Family Funeral Home from 4-9pm on Thursday, March 26th. A funeral service will be held also at the funeral home on Friday, March 27th at 10 am with burial to follow at Garden of Angels Cemetery in Mission.