Cynthia Darlene "Dardie" Bess Polson

October 17, 1961 ~ January 6, 2025

McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Cynthia Darlene Bess Polson, age 63, was born October 17, 1961 and died January 6, 2025 at her residence surrounded by her family following an extended illness.

Darlene or "Dardie", as she was always known to her sisters, strived her whole life to show love and kindness to everyone she met. She always made people smile. She will be remembered as someone who cared for those around her and loved collecting owls, eating Chinese, and listening to old rock music. She worked hard and will be remembered by many for her time working at NHC loving and serving every patient, making them feel loved always.

Mrs. Polson was the daughter of the late Harvey Earl and Wilda Airbella Scott Bess. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by mother-in-law, Nina Polson; sister-in-law, Sandy Polson; brother-in-law, Joel Key; and nephew, Josh Rigsby.

She was married June 1, 1977 to Danny Polson of McMinnville, TN.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by children, Robert Keith (Christene) Polson, and Carissa Judkins (Austin) Tittle, both of McMinnville, TN; grandchildren, Elizabeth Polson of Tallahassee, FL., Alex Polson of McMinnville, TN, Liberty Polson of Tallahassee, FL., and Izabella Judkins of McMinnville, TN; sisters, Diane (Jr.) Price of Hillsboro, TN, and Sherrie (Calvin) Hammond of Rock Island, TN; sisters-in-law, Diane Craven of McMinnville, TN., Linda Key, and Emmajean (Peanut) Fults, both of Rock Island, TN; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews also survive.

Graveside services and interment will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, January 9, 2025 at Philadelphia Cemetery in Grundy County, TN., with David Lance officiating. There will be no service or visitation held at High's. Family and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery.

Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com

High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.