June 13, 1945 – June 25, 2023
Darlene Gayle Allen, “GaGa,” died peacefully at Avow Hospice on June 25th in Naples, Florida, at age 78.
Darlene passed away surrounded by loved ones after suffering a stroke in May. Darlene is survived by her husband, Bruce Allen, and their combined family of 4 children; Jennifer Trevarthan (sp John, Bloomington, IL), and Jerry Barsz (sp Shaunya, Charlotte, NC), Lynn Beach (sp Rob, Libertyville, IL) and Brian Allen (Albermarle, NC). She was preceded in death by Jonathan Allen of Cookeville, TN.
She is also survived by brother Gary Ringham (sp Roberta Ringham, Libertyville, IL).
GaGa had eight grandchildren Anna, Adam, Ava, Audrey Trevarthan, Colby & Kylie Barsz, Katie Potessa (sp. Brian), and Matt Jachec. She also had three great-grandchildren, Ella, Parker, and Wyatt Potesta.
Darlene was born to Hazel and Lewis Ringham on June 13th, 1945, in Boonville, Indiana. She graduated from Methodist Hospital (Indianapolis) Nursing School in 1968. She was a caring and
intuitive nurse for 40 years.
There will be a celebration of life later this summer in Indiana when her ashes are placed at Maple Grove Cemetery in Booneville, Indiana.
Kaegebein Family
August 29, 2023, 8:38 am
We love you Darlene! Rest in peace. You will always be remembered.
Shirley Reardon
August 29, 2023, 8:38 am
My love to Saunya and Jerry along with care that you and all the family gain strength as you mourn your loss..
Cathy Digirolamo
August 29, 2023, 8:40 am
To a lovely lady and neighbor whom I meet in 2009 when we all moved to Naples Florida. The ladies of Salerno Ct shared many laughs and lunches where a bottle of bubbly was shared.
Love Cathy D
alice keelty
August 29, 2023, 8:40 am
I’m sending my love and condolences to the entire family. Darlene was a special lady and a sweet friend and we shared many fun times. She will be missed and remembered always.