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Darlene Franklin Obituary

DARLENE ANITA FRANKLIN, 61, of Charleston, West Virginia, passed away Saturday, December 6, 2025. Funeral services will be Saturday, December 20, 2025, noon, at First Baptist Church, 432 Shrewsbury St., Charleston. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Callender Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.

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Published by Charleston Gazette-Mail on Dec. 10, 2025.

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Gwendolyn Bennett

Yesterday

Hearing Darlene had passed made me think about the days of Washington Manor. Even after we all moved into other areas of Charleston I would see her from time to time and we would talk about our children and grandchildren just shooting the breeze.
She was good person to know and my heart goes out to her family during this time.
RIP Ms. Darlene you loved and you were loved.

Ink twana

Yesterday

We love and will always miss u sis thank you for always being there for us when we needed you no matter what

Steven T Burkett

Yesterday

So saddened to hear of Darlene's passing. She will be very missed. My condolences to her daughters and all of her family. We worked together for many years and she was a wonderful person.

Yalanda Chase-Walker

Yesterday

Sissy Darlene I´m truly going to miss you our adult conversations how you kept it real no matter what and how you loved each one of us unconditionally

Shaney Moore

Yesterday

I'm going to miss you Auntie

Susan

Yesterday

Man you already know I can hear you saying what shady been doing sue . This one hurt . You will be missed dearly . You took good care of my baby man I Will never forget

Wanda Mills Allen aka Mam Maw

Yesterday

I´m going to miss Darlene. She was kind loving person that took care of everyone. And she loved La Daisha and Kiya. Rest Easy my sweet friend and family

Latoia Calloway

Yesterday

My condolences to you all. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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