Darlene Dunnings was born on October 23, 1954, to Lillie Mae Dunnings and Orville Gainer, who both preceded her in death. Her true love, Carl Wright, and her beloved brothers Nate, Len, and Mike also preceded her in death.
A devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Darlene was known for her kindness, laughter, strength, and faith. She was a woman of tremendous resilience, always putting her family first and teaching the importance of hard work, generosity, and cherishing time together.
She was the heart and soul of her family, a true inspiration, and her absence leaves a void that cannot be filled.
Darlene is survived by her loving sister Beverly (James); her children Candace (Kyle), Kimberly, Nicole, and CJ; her cherished grandchildren Robert, Curtis, Aaron, Kyle II, Faith, Jaylah, Je’Carria, Cameron, Carmyn, Arielle, Dakota, Carl, and Autumn; nine great-grandchildren; her dear cousin Mary; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins who will forever remember her advice, hugs, and anecdotes.
Her memory will live on through the lessons she taught and the unconditional love she shared.