She was born August 31, 1932 in Redfield South Dakota to Louis Davis and Bertha Hoffeman Davis. She was the oldest of their four children.
Darlene married the love of her life, Jackie L. Collins on July 24, 1951, Jackie served in the United States Air Force for twenty years with Darlene by his side.
Darlene worked for over twenty years as a Civil Servant for the United States Navy.
She was an incredible woman of faith. She is survived by her daughter, Marsha [Marty] Cellio and her husband Wayne Cellio. Kim Lowe and her husband Carl Lowe. Daughter, Nancy Collins. Son Jack L. Collins Jr. and his wife Michelle Collins.
She is also survived by her brother Clark Davis and sister, Lee Howard.
In addition, she is survived by ten grandchildren and twenty great grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at CrossLife Church, located at 45 W. Broadway Street, Oviedo Florida 32765 on Saturday July 3, 2021.
Viewing will begin at 10:00 AM followed by the Celebration at 11:00 AM in the Legacy Sanctuary.