I've known Darlene since high school. She, like most parents could be a pain in the butt. Especially when Peggy & I were on Valley Blvd. 😉 But I loved her. Today she will be laid to rest but she will always be in my heart ❤

Dearest Darlene,
My BFF!  You are missed dearly.  You and I have so many wonderful memories!  I met you a few months before Richard's passing.  At this time I was just beginning to date your son Kevin.  I recall riding my bike to your house at night after Richard passed and just talking...being their for you.  Then we we would go spy on Kevin @ work.  You and I became "Thelma and Louise/Lucy & Ethel".  Thank you for being my go to gal, shopping partner, a mother to me, and my greatest supporter of whatever I did.  You knew my sadness, happiness, and craziness, etc.  Kevin and I had two beautiful daughters (Priscilla and Ashley) they were everything to you.  We MISS U Darlene, we LOVE YOU!  39 years of true friendship!
Luv,
Terri

My heart hurts to no longer look at my phone and see “grandma” calling. I’m soo extremely blessed to have been ur granddaughter. U were honestly the absolute best grandma, and life won’t be the same with out you! I love you grandma and I will always miss u. I can only hope to one day be half the amazing woman u were. Like my sister says “we have big shoes to fill!” 

I have known Darlene since I was 3years old.The Blacketers lived across the street from my family.Darlene was my second mom.As Peggy & I got older Darlene always knew what we were up to and would always remind me and say does your mother know that.I will always miss you.love Donna

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Darlene Belle Root

August 26, 1936 – October 28, 2021

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