Darlene Lucille

Asberry

Darlene Lucille Asberry daughter of the late Flossie Hill Miner and George Brown was born in Eminence, Missouri, on July 21, 1942. She departed this life at Brent B. Tinnin Manor in Ellington, Missouri, on September 5, 2016, at the age of 74.

On April 16, 1960 in St. Louis, Missouri, Darlene was united in marriage to Talbert "Squeak" "Sonny" Lee Asberry and to this union two children were born. He preceded her in death on June 24, 2014. She was a homemaker and later was employed at Southern Reynolds County R-II as part of the cafeteria staff. She enjoyed crocheting, reading, and watching the guys play horse shoes. She enjoyed kids of all ages and loved to argue no matter what the subject may be. Darlene's greatest love was spending time with her grandchildren.

Darlene was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her son, Ricky Lee Asberry, and one sister, Doris Hughes.

Darlene is survived by her daughter, Tricia George and husband John of Ellington, Missouri, two grandsons, John Riley George and fiancé Michelle Essner of Fenton, Missouri, Patrick Wyatt George of Ellington, Missouri, one sister, Carol Payne of Alton, Illinois, brother-in-law, Tommy Asberry and wife Katie of Ellington, Missouri. Darlene will be deeply missed by her friends, family and the residents and staff at Brent B. Tinnin Manor.

Visitation: Saturday, September 10th 11 AM

Funeral Services follow at 12:00 PM at McSpadden Funeral Home

Clergy: Sister Rita Schonoff

Burial: Ellington Memorial Cemetery

Pallbearers: Riley George, Wyatt George, Gary Henry, Mike McNail, Mike White and Greg Hill.

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri

In lieu of flowers: Resident Christmas Fund at Brent B. Tinnin Manor.