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Darlene Joan McDaniel

April 30, 1955 — November 10, 2024

Columbia TN

Darlene Joan McDaniel

Darlene Joan McDaniel, age 69, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2024 at her home in Columbia with her family by her side. What a way to meet Jesus! Leaving the world surrounded by love and into the arms of eternal love! She was born on April 30, 1955 in Onaway, Michigan to the late Richard Parrott and Alice Luther and is proceeded in death by her devoted husband Donald “Gene” McDaniel and son, Christopher Griffith. 

Darlene will be deeply missed by her beloved sons, James (Keren) Griffith and Steven Griffith, as well as her cherished grandchildren, Destanie, Sarah, Dallas and Denver Griffith, Gavin Lovitt, Declan Riley and Zane Gregory. She had the joy of being a great-grandmother to Ivy Jean. She also leaves behind her devoted fur baby, Rusty. 

She worked at the James Campbell Kroger for many years and that is where she met her beloved Gene. They were married on November 13, 1998 and remained happily devoted to each other until his passing on November 9, 2021. She found great joy in playing card and board games with her children and grandchildren and her sister Marie. She also enjoyed crafting and watching birds (especially cardinals) from her kitchen window. 

A visitation for family and friends will be held on Tuesday, November 12 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Williams Funeral Home in Columbia. Funeral services will take place at Williams Funeral Home on Wednesday, November 13 at 10:00 a.m., followed by burial at Polk Memorial Gardens. 

The family extends special thanks to Caris Healthcare for their compassionate care.

The care of Ms. Darlene McDaniel and her family has been entrusted to the staff of Williams Funeral Home. To share words of comfort and condolences, please visit www.williamsfh.com

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Visitation

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

6:00 - 8:00 pm (Central time)

Williams Funeral Home & Crematory - Columbia

2517 Trotwood Ave, Columbia, TN 38401

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Funeral Service

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

10:00 - 11:00 am (Central time)

Williams Funeral Home & Crematory - Columbia

2517 Trotwood Ave, Columbia, TN 38401

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Burial

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

11:00am - 12:00 pm (Central time)

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