Born December 5, 1950, in Union County, NC, Darlene was a daughter of the late Buford and Helen Richard. She graduated from Garinger High School, where she was the first child in her family to receive her high school diploma. She married Luther T. McCall on September 26, 1970. Darlene had a career with the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Department for 19 years, until her recent retirement in 2013. Darlene loved dolphins and the beach, where her passion was searching for seashells. It was therapeutic for her to plant flowers, make crafts, going shopping and spending time with her family.
In addition to her parents, Darlene was preceded in death by two siblings, Jimmy and Karen.
She is survived by her husband, Luke; two daughters, Monica and Mandee; one son, Matthew; four grandchildren, Madison, Seth, Preston, and Madalyn; four sisters, Diane, Donna, Pam and Kim; and two brothers, Dale and Scott.
Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Monday, November 25, at McEwen Funeral Service, Mint Hill Chapel, 7428 Matthews-Mint Hill Road in Mint Hill. A funeral service to celebrate Darlene’s life will be held 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, November 26, at Hickory Grove Baptist Church Latin American Campus, 7424 East W.T. Harris Boulevard in Charlotte. The Rev. John Harrill will officiate. Interment will follow in Sunset Memory Gardens.
She will always be remembered for her laughter, smile, kindness, sweetness, and unconditional love.
Condolences may be offered at www.mcewenminthillchapel.com.
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