of Mountain Home, AR

February 12, 1948 - August 27, 2024

Darlene LaNelle Gilley, a longtime resident of Mountain Home, Arkansas, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, August 27th, 2024 at the age of 76. She was born on February 12th, 1948 in Houston, Texas. Darlene was preceded in death by her parents, Ventura Baier and DaLancy Stolz; her husband, Charles Eugene Gilley; her brother, Theodore Ellis and three children, Dean, Robin & Tammy Gilley.

Darlene met Charles Gilley in Houston, Texas and they were married in 1967 until his death in 2004. Darlene was employed in various positions including hospital intake coordinator, business owner of Gilley's Quick Stop, homemaker and as a part-time school bus driver after retirement.

Charles and Darlene enjoyed gatherings with family and friends. Darlene also enjoyed gardening, painting, time with her church family and collecting and building miniatures.

Darlene is survived by daughters, Ventura L. Gilley Alford (husband, Keith), Christina D. Gilley; sons, Charles E. Gilley Jr, Rick Gilley (wife, Darleen), Mark Gilley (wife, Pamela); seven immediate grandchildren, Deven K. Alford, Charles ''Trey'' E. Gilley III, Charles ''Bear'' A. Wiser, Michael J. Wiser, Kayla C. Gilley, Sarah L. Wiser, Phillip S. Wiser and she also loved many other grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and neighbors.

All services will be private.

Memorials in the name of Darlene L. Gilley may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller Funeral Home
Highway 5 North
Mountain Home, AR  72654
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com