of Benton, AR
May 31, 1958 - January 3, 2015
Dorothy ''Darlene'' A. Brown, 56, loving wife, mother and grandmother, went to be with her father and brother in Heaven on Saturday, January 3, 2015. She was born May 31, 1958 in Mobile. She retired as a Registered Nurse from Saline Memorial Hospital after twenty-eight years of service.
Her father, John C. Duke, Jr. and one brother, Bobby Duke preceded her in death.
Darlene was a devoted wife to her husband, Ralph Brown; a dedicated mother to sons Eric Brown, Jeremy Massey, and Bobby (Cassie) Massey; mother, Annette ''Nettie'' Duke; brothers, Johnny Duke, Mike (Stephanie) Duke, Mark (Kathy) Duke, and Vincent (Lorri) Duke; sister, Marie Duke; sisters-in-laws, Becky Bailey and Debbie (Randy) Staggs; father and mother-in-law, Ralph Douglas and Donna Brown, many nieces and nephews, and was a beloved ''DarDar'' to her three grandchildren, Taylor Brown, Lily Massey, and Olivia Massey.
Darlene was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. She loved to spend time with her family, traveling, playing cards and making an occasional trip to the casinos. She will be missed by her family, friends, coworkers, and the many families who she was privileged to serve as a labor and delivery nurse.
Rosary and subsequent visitation will be Monday, January 5, 2015 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Roller-Ballard Funeral Home (501-315-4047).
The Mass of Resurrection will be held Tuesday, January 6th, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Interment will follow in New Rosemont Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made in her honor to the MS Foundation at www.msfocus.org/donate-in-honor.aspx.
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40 Condolence(s)
Mark & Karen Jones
Tuesday, January 6, 2015
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. May God place his comforting arms around you today and in the days to follow.
Mary Byrd
Monday, January 5, 2015
We are so sorry to hear about Darlene. I have to go to the VA tomorrow or I would be there for her funeral. May God bless you all and keep you all in His Loving Arms. Love you all
Sonny & Sue Long
Monday, January 5, 2015
We are so so very sorry for your loss. May God comfort you with many wonderful memories.
Travis Wright
Monday, January 5, 2015
A special
lady, one who will be greatly missed. So sorry for your loss, Ralph.
Travis Wright
Ashley Parker
Monday, January 5, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with her family. I worked with her for many years and she was such a joy and took the best care of her patients. I got to experience it first hand when she was my labor nurse 8yrs ago. She will be deeply missed.
Pam Wattd
Monday, January 5, 2015
Sorry for your loss. May God give you comfort during this time
Pam Baker
Monday, January 5, 2015
Sweet Darlene....I worked with her for 10 years in L&D. She was such a hard worker and a great nurse. She was a wonderful friend. She always made me laugh! Just thinking about her laughing and cutting up about something makes me chuckle! There will never be another like her. She will truly be missed! Many prayers for comfort to her family and friends.
Carol Nichols
Monday, January 5, 2015
Sorry to hear about Darlene she was a great person enjoyed knowing and getting to work with her all these years she will be truly missed my thoughts and prayers are with all of the family God's peace and comfort to be with you
Laray Holiman
Monday, January 5, 2015
A very sweet lady that will truly be missed.
Mary Ann Buster
Monday, January 5, 2015
Darlene took such good care of me when I was in
the outpatient OR. She was very kind and helpful. I am so sorry for your loss.
Tim and Regina Bennett
Monday, January 5, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Susan Collie
Monday, January 5, 2015
I am a good friend of Becky Bailey and even though I never had the privilege to meet Darlene, I heard Becky speak of her many times and know that she was a special lady. I am so sorry to hear of her loss and am praying for all of you.
Randy & Debbie Green
Monday, January 5, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Celebrate and cherish the sweet memories.
Debbie (Masingale) Cunningham
Monday, January 5, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with her whole family, I worked with Dar for many years, her smile and laugh we infectious!
You will be missed, RIP, my friend💗
Terry and Lorrie Fox
Monday, January 5, 2015
Darlene was one of the sweetest people I've known. She labored me with my firstborn. She was a true inspiration. She later gave me my start in Labor and Delivery in 1988 and I am still enjoying my career today. She was a dear friend and she will be immensely missed. In our hearts always. Thinking of Ralph, their boys and the entire family at this time.
Barbara (Ballard) Cole
Monday, January 5, 2015
So sorry for your loss. I work many years with Darlene at Saline.
Laura Robbins
Monday, January 5, 2015
Darlene was the sweetest person, thankful that I worked with her for several years and that I still got to see her on occasion after she went to GI. RIP sweet Dar, you will be missed.
Bob Semet
Monday, January 5, 2015
Thoughts and prayers being sent to the Massey and Brown Family for your loss.
Angie Miller
Monday, January 5, 2015
My heart is breaking for all of you. There are no words to describe what a beautiful person Darlene has always been. She touched so many lives with those beautiful eyes and that incredible laugh. She could make you laugh the minute you heard hers no matter what was going on around you.
Our family has been incredibly blessed to know all of you and we will keep you in our prayers.
Connie Tiffany
Monday, January 5, 2015
Ralph and Family,
So sorry for your loss.. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours..
Mitch & Connie Tiffany and Family
Jasper & Carolyn Johnson
Stacey Pelton
Monday, January 5, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. God Bless
Deretha Ames
Monday, January 5, 2015
Dar Dar , there is no way to put in words how much you will be missed. I feel very blessed to have been your friend. I know you are at peace and taking care of your dad and brother. I loved you and have all those awesome memories of fun we had with the "gang". We will be reunited again someday.!!
Britney Jackson
Monday, January 5, 2015
I had the privilage to work with Dar in GI. She was one of the nicest and most genuine people I have ever met. She will be missed greatly. My prayers are with her family.
Patricia and Jon Harris
Monday, January 5, 2015
I am so proud to have called her my friend.. High school was fun. Nick and Bobby played many of golf rounds. We walked many of golf courses to watch them play and we never played the game ourselves. I will miss your beautiful smile and your kind heart. prayaers to Ralph and all the family.
charlie, Theresa and Patricia Farish
Monday, January 5, 2015
We are so sorry for your loss. Our family will be praying for you.
Denny and Pat Dyer
Monday, January 5, 2015
Dar was the sweetest person I have ever met. Never a mean word about anyone. So much fun to work with and play bunco with. We will play again someday and Ride those bikes down the golden roads.
April Dyon
Sunday, January 4, 2015
Although I only had the privilege of meeting Darlene once, I know she was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and much more to many. My heart is heavy for your family to have lost such a loving woman. Take comfort that she is alive with her Savior watching over you all. My prayers are with each of you as you continue to grieve.
Gail Parker Henning
Sunday, January 4, 2015
My prayers are with the family.
Gail Henning
Renita McDaniel
Sunday, January 4, 2015
Ralph and family,
Our hearts are broken for the loss of your precious wife, and our dear friend. She always had the sweetest smile and disposition. My prayers go out to you, the boys and the
Duke and Brown families.
Don Cumbie
Sunday, January 4, 2015
Sorry for your loss
Cheryl Stewart
Sunday, January 4, 2015
Dar you were truly a good friend and I'm going to miss you . You always were compassionate and professional. Take good care of your daddy and brother.
Kay & Sissy
Sunday, January 4, 2015
We will keep you all in our prayers, Wish we could be there. We love you so much, Kay & Sissy
Angie McJunkins
Sunday, January 4, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. I had the privilege of working with Darlene several years ago. She was a special lady and friend. I know she will be deeply missed.
Steve & Rhonda Camp
Sunday, January 4, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless you and comfort you.
Tonya Poston
Sunday, January 4, 2015
Dar you are the absolute best person I've ever known. You always made me laugh. You are the most positive and sweetest person. God has gained a wonderful angel. Play cards with your Daddy and say hello to my Mom for me. Love you!
Melea and Larry Buster
Sunday, January 4, 2015
Our hearts go out to you. Praying for peace to you all. She will be missed, but know heaven gained an angel.
Lisa and Stansel Harvey
Sunday, January 4, 2015
With all of our sympathy - -
David & Becky Burton
Sunday, January 4, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time .
Donna Mann
Sunday, January 4, 2015
Dar you are a true example of an Angel sent to bring all our lives so much love and blessed all those who knew you..You full of joy that bubbled over on those around..You are going to be greatly missed..I am so happy to have had the chance to work all those crazy afternoons with you..Love and Peace for you Dar.See ya later my frien. Love Donna
Becky wallace
Saturday, January 3, 2015
Dar was such a pleasure to get to know, to work with as a nurse and to have as a friend. She will be missed! Very fond memories of this sweet last!