Darlene Kay Ebanks

Darlene Kay Ebanks, aged 79, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024, after a lengthy illness at Baptist Hospital in Pensacola, FL. The second of three children, she was born on November 10, 1945, in Detroit, MI, to Walter and Thelma Nash. Darlene was proceeded in death by both her parents, her older brother, Douglas Nash (Diane) and grandson, Kale Pylant. She is survived by her loving husband, Ron Ebanks of Pensacola; a younger brother, Daniel Nash (Diane) of Belleville, MI; daughter, Dawn Pylant (Kent) and granddaughter Lainey Pylant of Pensacola; son, Jeff Nash (Julie) of Howell, MI and grandsons, Trent Nash of Manchester, England and Jonathan Graham of Pensacola; and niece, Noelle Parker (Chris) of Hendersonville, TN. There will be a private family viewing at Waters & Hibbert Funeral Home in Pensacola on Monday, December 9, 2024, to reminisce and honor the life of Darlene. Per Darlene's wishes there will be no memorial service.
Darlene was a graduate of Garden City High School. She married Ron Ebanks on April 26, 1988, in Grand Cayman BWI. They were very happily married for 36 years and made many wonderful memories together. She worked in secretarial and office managerial positions for most of her adult life and was considered hard working and dedicated. Although Darlene had medical issues of her own and was often in pain, she worked as the office manager for Ron's company, Charterboat Headquarters, in Grand Cayman. She always had a smile on her face and was very personable while assisting tourists and scheduling charter boat trips for several boat captains. In later years she also spent a great deal of time caring for her ailing mother. Darlene lived in various places throughout her lifetime including Nashville, TN; Grand Cayman BWI; Marathon, FL; Dacula, GA and lastly Pensacola, FL. She loved her dogs and enjoyed gardening and collecting various antiques. Darlene will be greatly missed by her friends and family.