Obituaries
 By  Staff Reports Published 
12:49 pm Tuesday, April 11, 2017

Rosa Darlene Wilson

Rosa Darlene Wilson, age 59, of Russellville, passed away April 10 at her residence.

Darlene had worked at several places over the years: a sewing factory, the hospital, Walmart and the poultry plant. She loved to sing, smile, laugh and read, but most of all she loved her family.

The visitation will be 2-3 p.m. April 13 at Spry Memorial Chapel, with the funeral following in the chapel at 3 p.m. Burial will be at Fairview Cemetery.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

She leaves to cherish her memory her husband of 17 years, Frankie Lee Wilson; children, Peggy Newell and Phillip Wilson; grandchildren, Tarrence, Andre and Montea; sister-in-law, Bobbie Wilson; special nephews, Manuel Wilson, Mark L. Wilson and Kevin B. Wilson; lifelong friends, Evelyn George, Florence Randolph and Sherry Hodges; and several other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

The pallbearers will be Frankie Hubbard, Manuel Wilson, Reggy Ford and Sergio Malacara.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to those who took care of Darlene and helped to make her comfortable.

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