Darlene Hope Marks, 80, of Owensboro, passed away October 10, 2019, surrounded by her family. She was born August 27, 1939 in Doddridge County, WV to the late Arley and Opal Currey. Darlene served as the director of materials management at Mercy Hospital for over 20 years. She enjoyed decorating, cooking, sewing, and quilting. Darlene took delight in watching competitive sports, especially that of her grandson, Justin Mark’s, baseball career. She cherished her annual trips to Florida with her husband and playing cards with her girlfriends. Darlene will be greatly missed by all who knew her, but especially her family whom she loved so much.
Darlene was preceded in death by her sister, and four of her brothers.
She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Bernard Marks; daughter, Crystal (Michael Kevin) Richardson; son, Ben (Becky) Marks; grandchildren, Colin (Rachel), Ashley (Jessica), Benjamin (Katie), Justin (Jamie), and Alex (Sarah); great-grandchildren, Colton, Ava, Landon, Levi, Luke, Benjamin Lee, Jacob, and Mason; and brother, Bob Currey.
The funeral service will be 12pm Monday at Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory with Pastor Tim Hall officiating. Entombment will follow at Owensboro Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Sunday from 3pm until 6pm and Monday from 11am until 12pm at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may take the form of donations to Hospice of Western Kentucky, 3419 Wathens Crossing, Owensboro, KY 42301.