Darlene Mae Kelso passed away peacefully on Sunday May 26th, 2024 at her home in New Braunfels, Texas at the age of 86. Darlene was born on May 10, 1938 in Belle Plaine, Iowa to Herbert and Grace McMillin. She attended the University of Northern Iowa where she met her future husband Earnest Lyle Kelso. They married in June of 1959 and were married for 58 years until Earnest passed in June of 2017. She is preceded in death by her parents, her sister Shirley and husband Earnest. She is survived by her sons Eric and Brent Kelso, granddaughters Kaitlynn, Megan, Abigail and Lilly, Darlene also is survived by her great grandson Charlie and by many friends and family including Brandy Roberts and Margarite Sparkman who helped care for her the past year.
Darlene loved spending time with friends and family. She had a passion for traveling, any opportunity for a cruise or bus trip would not be missed. She was also a member of the Red Hat Ladies who would go out dancing and on trips together.
In lieu of flowers we are asking that donations be made in her memory to The Humane Society of New Braunfels.
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