Darlene Sue (Jeffers) Emmons, 66, Gas City, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at Colonial Oaks Health & Rehabilitation Center in Marion. She was born in Rutherford, Tennessee, on January 31, 1957, to Claude and Cynthia (Goodman) Jeffers.
She graduated from Marion High School in 1975. She worked at the VA Medical Hospital in Hospital for 30+ years and attended Eastview Wesleyan Church. Darlene loved gardening and working with her flowers, she also loved cats and her dog, Diesel. She was a huge Indiana Pacers fan. She was a wonderful baker and cake decorator. She was known for her delicious cookies. More than anything, Darlene loved her family and spending as much time with them as she could.
Survivors include her children, Heath (Stevi) Emmons and Becky Dollar; grandchildren, Laekyn, Kendal, Camden, Elkin, Carson, and Elaine; special friend, Julie Johnson; and her dog, Diesel.
She was preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Hudson Emmons; and two brothers.
The family will receive visitors from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral and Cremation Services, Storey Chapel 400 E. Main St., Gas City, IN.
Immediately following the time of visitation, a service to celebrate Darlene’s life will begin 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Grant Co. Sheriff Chaplaincy 214 E. 4th St., Marion, IN 46952.
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