Darlene Young's Obituary
Darlene Young, 76, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away July 6, 2025, in her home.
Darlene was born in Peoria, Illinois, on August 8, 1948, the daughter of Dean and Betty (Potts) Harmison. She married Larry Young in 2015. Darlene was a correctional officer with the Macon County Sheriff’s Department for 26 years. After that, she worked for CVS Pharmacy for 10 years. She was a faithful member of Church of the Living God in Decatur. In her spare time, she enjoyed knitting, sewing, and crocheting. She was a craft show enthusiast. With her cousin, she took part in a craft show as part of the Covered Bridge Festival in Indiana. Darlene loved her precious dog Tianna and spent many hours playing with her.
Darlene is survived by her husband Larry; her great-grandson Brylan Yust; brothers Terry Harmison, Glen Harmison, and John Harmison; and best friend Julia Getz. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home is providing cremation services for Darlene. Condolences may be shared with the family at https://www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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