Darlene (Wilkinson) Messner, 82, Maryville, Missouri passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 5th, 2024 surrounded by her family. Darlene was born August 2, 1941, in Hatfield, MO to Rex and Lillie (Sweedman) Wilkinson. She was a graduate of Stanberry High in 1959, she met the love of her life, Burton Messner, and they married on March 1, 1964. They resided in Stanberry, MO, where they raised 4 children on their family farm, twins Becky & Brenda, Rod, and Marcie.
Darlene was honest, loved her family dearly and had a strong faith in the Lord. She was a member of Laura Street Baptist Church. She enjoyed spending time with children, whether her own kids, the day care kids she watched for over 20 years, or in the church nursery. She thought of her daycare and nursery kids as extended family.
She is proceeded in death by her parents, in-laws Marvin and Lavenia Messner, Ronnie and Sharon (sister) Graham, Jerry (brother) and Cathy Wilkinson.
She is survived by her husband, Burton; daughters Becky Ross, Brenda (Rick) Davis; son Rod (Marci) Messner and daughter Marcie (Phillip) McIntyre; grandchildren Kacie (Brian) Wolff, Rene (Kolby) Griffith, Korey Ross, Raven Davis (Quentin), Rachel Davis, Dakota (Jessi) Messner, Peyton Messner, Kevin Ross, Mateo Messner, Delaney McIntyre, and Dylan McIntyre; great-grandchildren Penny Griffith, Macie, McKinley, and Grayson Wolff, Koen Messner, Harrison Kolbeck; brother Dave (Connie) Wilkinson, sister-in-law Sandra McGuire and many nieces and nephews.
Per her wishes Darlene’s body has been cremated under the care of the Hann Funeral Home, Grant City, MO. Memorial services will be held at 7:00 PM, Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at Laura Street Baptist Church, Maryville, Missouri. The family will receive friends from 5:30-6:30 PM prior to the service. Private family inurnment will be held at a later date in High Ridge Cemetery, Stanberry, Missouri.
In lieu of flowers Memorials may be sent to Three Rivers Hospice, 3901 Beck Road, Suite C, Saint Joseph, Missouri 64506.
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