Darlene Denise Lee

Darlene was born in Phoenix Arizona on October 8, 1954 to Earl Allen and Ella Mae Nelson, who preceded her in death.

Darlene grew up in Buckeye and attended and graduated from Liberty Elementary School and Buckeye Union High School. She attended and graduated from the University of Phoenix where she received a Bachelor of Science degree.

Darlene accepted Christ at an early age at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church where she served in the Choir and in the Finance Ministry. Once her health declined she watched and sowed into Faith Hope and Love Community Church Online.

In April 1985 Darlene married the love of her life Richmond Lee ( who preceded her in death). He was a loving father to her son and papa to the grandchildren. Darlene and Richmond’s love was built on a foundation of unwavering to trust, faithfulness and devotion. They were so secure in their love for one another that jealousy had no place in their relationship no outside influence, circumstance, or distraction could come between them. Their bond was unshakable their commitment on waiver and their hearts united. They shared a love that was not threatened by others because they knew without a question that they belong to one another.

Darlene was a hard dedicated worker. She worked for a total of 42 years for Motorola, On Semiconductor and W.L. Gore. She was a leader who cared for those she supervised. Darlene retired in 2021.

Darlene lived her life to the fullest! Whether you were a friend or simply someone whose path crossed with Darlene’s, you never had to wonder where you stood with her. She was genuine, sincere, and always true to herself, leaving no doubt about how she felt.

Some of Darlene’s favorite things to do was spending time with family and close friends. She loved to cook, shop and play bingo. Darlene loved to dress. She always dressed to impress! If she liked an outfit; she would buy it in every color. She loved a good bargain. She not only shopped for herself; she would buy for everybody else or she would tell you where to get all the good bargains. Christmas and Thanksgiving were her favorite holidays. She would cook lots of food and invite family and friends over to enjoy a meal with her family.

Darlene made friends wherever she went. She never met a stranger. She would strike up a conversation with anyone she encountered. She took a personal interest in everyone she spoke with…. While in the hospital she would get to know the staff by first name and inquired about their families.

Darlene leaves to cherish her memory, her son Chad Wilson, and her niece Rosalyn Herring, her grandchildren, Kayla Thrasher, Allan Wilson and Azariah Wilson, Sarah Wilson (who preceded her in death) and Savannah Wilson (who preceded her in death), her great-grandchildren, Trae Wayne Mcginty, Kaylinah Thrasher, Elijah Herrera and Nadia Wilson. Darlene also has a host of nieces, nephew, relatives and friends to cherish her memory as well.