Opal Darlene Hobbs

Opal Darlene Hobbs, known affectionately as Darlene by those who knew her well, passed a

way on May 1, having been born to the late Dennis and Opal Marie Hobbs on February 10, 1948.

Darlene’s career was marked by her commitment to others, as she retired from U.S. Bank and also committed part of her career to Berea College.

She took great joy in her fur babies, Charlie and Lily, and often found solace and companionship in their presence. Darlene’s memory will be cherished by a special grandson, Gunnar Rhodus, her sister, Marie Pearson; her niece and nephews, Jerry (Connie) Hobbs, Matthew Hacker, Crystal (Noah) Campbell, and Kenny Pearson, alongside a multitude of special friends and a loving church family from Faith Baptist Church, that felt her warmth.

Darlene’s journey is preceded by the passing of her parents, her devoted daughter, Susan D. Casteel, and her brothers, Conard (Leila) Hobbs and Donald Joe (Ella Mae) Hacker.

Memorial services will be 6 p.m, Friday, May 9, at Lakes Funeral Home with Rev. John Doss officiating. The family will be accepting friends from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the funeral home before the service