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Darlene Michelle Van Dyke Wolfe, age 52 of Piedmont, passed away at her home Wednesday, September 24, 2025.
She will be remembered by family and friends for her fiery personality and her love of animals. She was also passionate about music & sports.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jackie & Ella Van Dyke; brother, Darryl Van Dyke; aunts, Carolyn (John), Faye (Charles), Virsey (Ruble), Debbie (Lynn & James), & Betty (Clarence), Judy (Jimmy); and uncle "Bub" (Frances); and several of her beloved "furbabies".
She is survived by her siblings, Darren Michael Van Dyke & Donna Robinson; niece, Brittany Petro, great-nieces & nephew, Raven Widener, Mason, & Ava Petro; brother-in-law, Danny Widener; and special friends, April, Lilly, & Scarlett McGlamery; as well as several cousins, extended family, & friends as well as her current furbabies.
In accordance with her wishes, a private service will be held by the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the C.A.R.E. animal shelter.
Farrar Funeral Home of Dandridge is honored to serve the family.
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162 East Meeting Street PO Box 1025, Dandridge, TN 37725
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