Darlene Joy Depew's Obituary
Moweaqua- Darlene Joy Depew was born on August 11, 1942 and passed away on March 29, 2011.
Here was a woman who made her presence known. She was 'Grandma' to many and not just her own. May her legacy of strong morals and unconditional love live on in the generations she leaves behind. Darlene married Gene Reed whom she later divorced. She then married the love of her life, Jimmie Dale Depew. She is preceded in death by her Grandparents, Mother Naomi, Father Roy, Sister Doris, Husband Jimmie, and Baby Boy Reed.
Darlene is survived by Harold Smith, Brother Larry, Sons; Kenneth (Barbara) Reed, Terry (Bettye) Reed, Jimmie (Shannon) Depew, Tracie L. Depew. Daughters; Carmen (Ron) George, Dana (Vic) Fennimore, and Tami Britton. Grand Children; Kenneth – Sheila, Michelle – Bill. Matthew, Sherray – Shawn, Dawnetta – Steve, Jesicka, Amy, Eric – Brittney, Shane – Kortney, Billy Jack, Larry, Terry Jr. – Belinda, Gene – Sarah, Renea, Tim, James – Elizabeth, Billy Wayne – Shelly, Amber – Matt, Talon, Jeffery, Stephanie, Sarah, Jimmie Dale Jr., Ethan, Stacie, and Charlie. She is also survived by Tons of Great Grand Children and Nieces & Nephews. Darlene was a wonderful Wife, Mother, Grand Mother and Friend. She enjoyed park & swaps, yard sales and ebay. She was God's Child and knew when this day came, she would be caught up into his loving arms and taken Home. RIP. We know we will see you again one day! You will be sorely missed. We love you!
Visitation to be held Friday, April 1, 2010 from 6:00-7:00 pm with a short service to follow at 7:00 pm in Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home 2091 N. Oakland. View online obituary and send condolences to the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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