Darlene J. Randolph, age 82, of the Leroy community of West, Texas, passed away suddenly on April 19, 2023.Memorial Graveside Service: 11am Saturday, May 20th, 2023 at Waco Memorial Park. Darlene was born July 21, 1940 in Alton, Illinois to Loren and Bernice Standefer. The family relocated to Waco, Texas where Darlene attended Waco schools, graduating in 1959. Darlene married Danny Randolph and shortly thereafter they moved to Leroy, Texas. She was employed with American Income Life Insurance Company for 20 years retiring in 1976. Darlene later attended TSTI in Waco graduating with a degree in Floral Design. Darlene, alongside her husband, Danny, were active in the Leroy community for many years. She was the Leroy secretary from 1979 until her retirement in 1999 while Danny served for over 10 years, as the fire chief for the volunteer fire department. They both volunteered their time for years assisting with the Leroy water department. Darlene was an avid reader and known for her organizational skills. She loved to travel alongside her husband and relatives. She penned wonderful letters to family members who were scattered across Texas and Europe. Darlene loved music and attending stage productions of musical and Broadway plays. Darlene was preceded in death by her parents and recently, her beloved husband, Danny C. Randolph. She was loved and will be missed by her two brothers-in-law and three sisters-in-law, Roy and Gail Randolph, George and Stella J. Williamson and Dianna Walker, as well as her niece, nephews, and a host of friends. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Leroy-Axtell VFD PO Box 177, Axtell, Texas 76624.
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So sorry to hear about Darlene… always meant to stop by and visit with her,after Danny’s passing… I lived next door to them, would always take care of her cats,when they were on vacation…🙏🙏
Darlene was one of the most kind, gentle, patient human beings I’ve ever known. See was a dedicated City Secretary that always had the best interest of Leroy, Tx at heart. I served as Mayor from 1990 to 1996 with her as my tutor. She patiently taught and help me learn City policy and procedures and kept me straight with Roberts Rules of Order. As a result of her help and encouragement , I continue to serve in another town today. Her husband Danny was also my friend and Leroy’s Fire Chief. They were a great couple and asset to the Town of Leroy. I know she missed him and had to go be with him. May God Bless them both in the mansions of heaven!