Darlene Owens

Jeanerette – A Celebration of Life Memorial Service for Darlene Owens, 60, will be held on Saturday, May 19, 2018 at 2:00 PM at David Funeral Home, 400 Provost Street, Jeanerette with Pastor Valerie Rhine, Pastor of New Beginnings Word of Faith and Elder Leonard Rhine officiating.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 19, 2018 from 1:00 PM until time of celebration at the funeral home.

Darlene passed away on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at a local nursing facility as she bravely battled many health issues. Her first love was the time she had with her grandchildren and loved working with crafts, especially the time crocheting. She made many hand crafted design for the children and grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Steve Owens, Sr. of Erath; two sons, Steve Owens, Jr. of Jeanerette and William Owens and his friend Peggy Miguez of New Iberia; two daughters, Evelina Melancon and husband Ross of Erath and Ashley Lafont and husband Ryan of Jeanerette; three brothers; Wallace Gary and wife Faith of Kaplan and Wilfred Gary, Sr. and wife Angela of New Iberia, Michael and wife Bonnie Gary; sister, Suzanne Romero and husband Paul of New Iberia; a special niece who went everywhere with her, Jamie Buteau and husband Andrew of Jeanerette; eight grandchildren, Tristen Owens, Sharon Owens, Blair Owens, Skyler LaFont, Zane Melancon, Ramsey LaFont, Eve Malancon and Kayson Owens; many dear friends who will greatly miss her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Mary Lou Segura Gary and Joseph Gary; brother, William Gary and grandson, Nicholas Frederick and step-father John LeBlanc.

Friends and family may sign the register book and/or send condolences to: www.davidfuneralhome.org

David Funeral Home, 400 Provost St., Jeanerette is in charge of the arrangements.