Photo courtesy of R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home - Hampton
Hampton, Virginia
Delores Darlene Allen Byrum, 76, passed away on September 17, 2025. Born in Boone, WV, she has been a resident of Tidewater since 1962. She retired as a Material Clerk with Newport News Shipbuilding in 1998 after 23 years.
Darlene was preceded in death by her father, Harold Lane; mother Gloria Worrell; step-father, Charles Worrell; first husband, Don Allen; brothers, Jackie and Eddie Lane; and daughter, Robin Allen. She is survived by her sons, Ricky Wayne Allen and Kevin Scott Allen; sister, Carolena Lawrence; and brother, Micheal Lane; grandchildren, Eric Allen, Amanda Allen, Bella Latshaw, and Savanna Latshaw; great-granddaughter, Emily; sisters-in-law, Wanda Zufferneri and Shirley Church; brother-in-law David Allen; “adopted” daughter, Michelle Jones; and a host of nephews, nieces, family, and friends as well as her grand dogs, Luna Moo Allen and Teek Allen; grand cats Callie Allen, Doodle Allen, Ollie Allen, Lil’ Bit Allen; and nephew dog, Dakota Bear Lane.
A graveside service will be conducted 3:00 PM Thursday September 25th, at Peninsula Memorial Park, 12750 Warwick Blvd. in Newport News.
The family wishes in lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy to take the form of contributions to Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders, www.alz.org by clicking HERE.
Arrangements are by Berceuse Funeral and Cremation Traditions in Hampton, 757-825-8070.
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Auntie you were always one of my favorites. You always stayed true to God and made sure your kids and your nieces, nephews knew about him to. You and uncle Don’s voice when singing was always my favorite family past time. Loved when we all got together and just sang until we couldn’t anymore. I will always and forever love and miss my Auntie. I love you so much and tell daddy I said hi.
Cathy Akers
September 25, 2025 | Gloucster, VA | Family
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. My deepest Condolences to her family and everyone who loved her ❤
Sharon Powers
September 21, 2025 | Hampton, VA | Family
Love, light, peace, and comfort to Kevin and the entire family!
Mitchell Jones
September 21, 2025 | Mechanicsville, VA | Acquaintance
Teresa Ward
September 21, 2025 | Montgomery, AL | Family
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
ARTHUR STEWART
September 21, 2025 | Hampton (VA), VA