of Marshall, AR
May 9, 1949 - December 14, 2020
Darlene Sue (Jones) Rea, of Snowball, AR, passed away on December 14, 2020 in Harrison, Arkansas. Darlene was born in Marshall on May 9th, 1949 to Fay and Cozette (Drewry) Jones. She was the sixth child, and first daughter, of Fay and Cozette.
Her senior year of high school, she received an assignment to research her family history. Little did anyone know that assignment would spark her love of genealogy. For more than 50 years, Darlene collected records, news clipping, stories and pictures on many Searcy County families. She was a walking encyclopedia of the history of Snowball, its school, and of Searcy County in general. Another spark she found in high school lasted almost 53 years. On December 22, 1967, Darlene married Bobby Raymond Rea and her proudest moments were yet to come. Bob and Darlene welcomed three children into this world: Bobby Randall "Randy" Rea, Rodney Scott Rea, and Amy Faith (Rea) Horton. While she loved her children, she liked her grandkids better. Six grandchildren were lucky enough to get to call her Nanny, Ashton Cheyenne (Rea) Hightower, Skylier Scott Rea, Aydan Quinn Rea, TayaLee Sage Rea, Cale Nathaniel Horton, and Kian Rea Horton. Being a mama/nanny came before anything else for her and she loved her whole family more than anything else in the world.
She was preceded in death by her parents; father-in-law and mother-in-law Raymond and Imogene Rea; brothers Keith "Red" Jones and Maxie Don Jones; brothers-in-law Paul Sweeney and Ricky Rea; nieces Angie Randall and Mandy Fulton, and a great nephew Landon Naile.
Survivors include her husband Bob Rea of the home; children: Randy Rea (Cindy) of Harrison, Rodney Rea of Marshall, and Amy Horton (Brock) of Marshall; grandchildren: Ashton Hightower (Zane) of Bellefonte, Skylier Rea of Marshall, Aydan Rea of Plummerville, Taya Rea of Bellefonte, Cale Horton of Marshall and Kian Horton of Marshall; brothers Darrell Jones (Jo) of Lead Hill, Bill Jones (Troylene) of Alexander, Millis Jones (Millie) of Harrison, Kenny Jones (Loretta) of Dover, Royce Jones (Lena) of Harrison, sister Sharlene (Wayne) Hudson of Diamond City; brother in law Jim Rea ( Cathy) of Cleveland; sisters in law, Carolyn Sweeney of Bellefonte, Pat Stevens (Mel) of Searcy, Pam Stone of Ozark, Nancy Jones of Marshall, and Lynn Jones of Harrison and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends that loved and will miss her.
Cremation services are by Roller-Coffman Funeral Home in Marshall, Arkansas. No services are planned at this time.
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62 Condolence(s)
Lynn Jones
Sunday, January 17, 2021
Darlene will be missed. We all loved her.
Marjorie Jones
Friday, January 1, 2021
Dear Darlene, we met at Flintrock Shirt Co. , such a wonderful blessing to be around. Hugs to all her dear loving family. I know she is missed!
Gail Jones Funderburk
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
I am so sorry to hear of Darlene's passing. She was such a positive and uplifting person to be around. Our family enjoyed visiting with her, usually at the McDaniel Cemetery Decoration. She always told us something about the Jones' that we didn't know. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this time of sorrow.
Pam Judd
Monday, December 21, 2020
So sorry for your loss. She was the best person I have ever known.
Virginia C Hamilton
Thursday, December 17, 2020
Bob, I’m sorry to hear the sad news.You and your family have my sympathy. You probably don’t remember me but you lived across the street from the Cash family.
Dale and Debbie Tennison
Thursday, December 17, 2020
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family
Mark Wadkins and family
Thursday, December 17, 2020
Bob & family, my family and I didn't know Darlene much, but we do know Bob. That's means she had to have been an incredible woman! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of great loss! Bob, I miss the good ole days driving to Harrison to keep the doors open on the hill!
Kathy Blough Reyes
Thursday, December 17, 2020
Darlene was and is an amazing woman- what a grand reunion she is having, and I know her welcoming party was huge! I am so excited that she is pain-free and being reunited with our loved ones. I’m quite sure She will be looking out for her loved ones here on earth. Love you guys, prayers your way for comfort and peace-because He lives, Jesus Christ, we all can rejoice for we shall meet again!
Laura Miller
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
My Condolences , my thoughts and prayers are with you and family
Sheila Horton Douglas
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
So sorry for the loss of such kind and beautiful soul. Love and prayers to all her family and friends. I feel BLESSED to have been her friend in our teenage years. She will be greatly missed.
Johnny & Michelle Hinchey
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Amy & Family -
We are so sorry for the loss of your sweet mama. You and your family are in our prayers.
Johnny & Michelle
Shirley Ann Bartlett Bashford
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
So sorry to hear of your loss!! Darlene has been on mind so much lately. I am saddened I won't have the chance to visit with her again. You are all in my prayers!!!
Craig & Monica Baumgartner
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
So sorry for the loss of your sister. Thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Paul Ray and Mary Lois Halsted
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
So sorry to hear this news Darlene was always such a friendly and caring person our deepest sympathy to all the family
Charles and Trish McDaniel
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
We are so sorry. If you need anything holler â¤ï¸
Gary T Stone
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Sorry for you Loss, prayers to you and family
D. L. and Peggy Adams
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Darlene was always so upbeat to see and talk to. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Trudy Horton Mcilroy
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
So sad to hear of Darlene's passing. I always enjoyed visiting with her at school reunions. Keeping Bob and family in my prayers.
Coy & Sue Horton
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Bob & Family
our thoughts and prayers are with you during the loss of Darlene . she was such a happy person and will be missed.
JoAnne Haskins
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Amy, so very sorry to hear about your mom. Many prayers sent your wayðŸ™ðŸ™ðŸ™
Judy Beaver Passmore
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Bob, I am so very sorry. My sincere condolences to you and your entire family.
Debbie Watts and Craig Coffey
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. May your memories bring you comfort in the days to come
Rob Morton
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
My deepest sympathy and comfort to the entire family.
Phillip Wheeler
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
This was a good woman that treated people with respect. Prayers for the family.
James and Leada Horton
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
So sorry to hear about Darlene. Loved this sweet lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family.
Geneva Horn Morris
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
So very sorry for your loss. Praying for your family during this time. She was a wonderful lady and friend.
Judy White
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Dear Amy,
I'm so sorry to hear that Darlene passed away. I feel like I knew her from all the things you told me. Now is your turn to do the ancestry! May you find joy in the special memories you treasure. God's blessings on all of you â¤ï¸
Rick and Janice Horton
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Our sincere condolences and prayers to Darlene’s family during this most difficult timeðŸ™
Bill and Zebbie McBride
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
We were so sorry to hear of the loss of Darlene. Prayers for your family.
Billie Brisco
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Bob and family, so sorry to hear about your loss. What a sweet lady. I have good memories from school days. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Richard and Judy Smithson
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
We are sorry for your loss, and want you to know that we are praying for the family.
Crystal Ragland
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
I am so sorry for yalls loss. Praying for the family.
Cheryl & Larry Hensley
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
We were so very sorry to hear about Darlene, she was a dear sweet lady. Sending our prayers for her beautiful family.
Billy Hendrix
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
So sorry for your loss
Susie and Johnney Horton
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Bob and all your family , we are saddened and so sorry to hear we all lost Darlene. We will miss her. She was the person who knew the genealogy for most of us around Snowball. She also listened to the scanner and would know what was going on around the area. She will be missed by all . She loved her family very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Please know if we can help you in anyway we would . God bless all of you. Susie and John
Wesley Smith and Loretta
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Sorry for your loss.
John & Linda Watts
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Amy & Family, we are so sorry for your loss. You are in our hearts and prayers. John & Linda Watts
Cathy Griffin
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
So sorry for your loss. Prayers and Hugs go out to Bob, Amy and family.
Don Mathis
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
So sorry for your loss will miss my friend
Julie Stoops
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Sorry for your loss
Scott Oliver and family
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
So sorry for the loss.Are prayer's are with you all.
Natasha Decker
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
I am sending all my love and prayers to the whole family. â¤ï¸
Albert & Anna Maze
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Our deepest sympathies at this difficult time for you and your families. You are in our prayers.
Barbara Smith
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Darlene was such a sweet lady. She was always so quiet but was loved by everyone who knew her. She was a very special lady. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. My thoughts and prayers are with each one of you during this time. May God Bless each and everyone of you.
Connie lancaster
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
So sorry to hear of this. Prayers going out to the family. God bless all of you!
Ann Sanders
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for peace and comfort for all the family.
Shirley J. Gray
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Darlene was a book of knowledge for researchers and she will be deeply missed!
Pat Halsted
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
I was very sorry to get this news. I'm sending prayers of peace, and comfort for your entire family.
Phyllis McClanahan
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you, Darlene was a good friend and neighbor when we were growing up in Snowball.
Paul Ray and Mary Lois Halsted
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
So sorry to hear this news Darlene was always such a friendly and caring person our deepest sympathy to all the family
Pam & John Emerson
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Darlene was a gem, treated us like her own family. She will be missed.
Jack & Edna Treat
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Rebecca N Patterson
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Our prayers are with you at this time with your loss. I pray God will touch into your hearts and give you the peace you need.
James & Rebecca Patterson
Sara Jo Fendley
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Bobby and family so shocked to learn about Darlene. We were always going to get together to talk about our family tree particularly the Snows. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. May the Lord be very near to you!
Mary A, Harris
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
My thoughts and prayers are with each of you. May the Lord comfort you as only he can. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Diana Phillips
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
So sorry for your loss Shar. You and your family are in my prayers.
Eddie and Pam Cannada
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Our deepest sympathy at this difficult time.
Susie & Harold Young
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
So sorry for loss. Darlene was such a good friend. Love all of you.
Kay Branscum and Pauline Blough
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Bob, Amy, Rodney, Randall, and families. We are so saddened by your loss. We will miss Darlene and her keeping us up on the family history. She loved doing that. Her and mother wanted to get together and go through family photos but never got to do that due to the covid. She loved her family and Grandkids so much. Know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. We love you. Kay and Pauline
Lois Hudson
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
My prayers are with the family.
Jo Ann (Griffin)Reddell
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time
Fredia Ragland
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Amy, I am so sorry. Sending thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Love you!!!! Nanny Fred