Darlene Joan Stone

Darlene Joan (Collins) Stone, a devoted mother, grandmother and cherished member of her family, passed away peacefully at her home on May 12, 2026. Born on September 11, 1961, in Chicago, Illinois, Darlene resided in Henderson most of her life and lived a life full of love, generosity and an adventurous spirit that touched all who knew her.

Known for her deep devotion to her family, Darlene loved spending time with her children and especially her beloved grandchildren. She found joy in exploring new adventures, cooking and helping others, embodying compassion and kindness throughout her life.

Darlene is survived by her son, Brandon Culver and his wife Darla; her daughters Ashley Durham and husband Codie and Brittany Duckworth and her husband Zach. She was a loving sister to Patricia Ann Brackett, Kathy Sue West, Deborah Lee Mullen, and twin sister Diana Jean Collins Jenkins, Carol Collins Brandy and her husband Ken, and Tim Collins Schueller. Her legacy also lives on in her eight grandchildren: Brayden Culver, Lilly Moore, Bentley Duckworth, Kinzlee Duckworth, Olivia Durham, Ethan Duckworth, Emma Duckworth and Bennett Durham, several nieces and nephews.

Precedeing her in death by her were her parents Charles T. Collins and Beatrice (Utley) Collins, brothers Charles E. Collins ("Chuckie"), Terry Collins, and Tom Collins, sisters Pamela K. Lane and Sherry Collins, as well as her granddaughter Scarlett Durham.

Services will be held 2:00 PM Friday May 15, 2026, at Tomblinson Funeral Home Henderson Chapel. Visitation will be 11:00 AM until service time at the funeral home. She will be laid to rest near her mother and brother in Corydon Cemetery.

Darlene Joan Stone's memory will forever remain in the hearts of those who loved her, a shining example of a life well-lived through love, family and unwavering generosity.