Darlene Mae McCracken

Darlene Mae McCracken obituary, Moundsville, WV

Darlene Mae McCracken

Darlene McCracken Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Grisell Funeral Home & Crematory - New Martinsville on Oct. 7, 2024.
Darlene Mae McCracken, age 90, of New Martinsville, WV, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2024, at New Martinsville Health & Rehab Center.
She was born February 7, 1934, in Jacobsburg, OH, a daughter of the late William and Ila (Kelly) Cross.
Darlene was a member of the Duffy Church of Christ. She was known for her famous potato salad. She enjoyed scrapbooking, bowling, ceramics and doing crafts.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her second husband Bartley W. McCracken and her first husband Robert D. Crawford.
Darlene is survived by children, Sheila (Dale) Estep of New Martinsville, Bruce (Lynne) Crawford of New Martinsville, Robert (Celesta) Crawford of Beavertown, OH; two stepdaughters Pam and Rochelle; two sisters, Joy West of Beverly Hills, FL and Charlene Ford of Bowling Green, KY; 7 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephew.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm and Monday from 10:00 am until time of service at 11:00 am with Evangelist Greg Yost officiating at Grisell Funeral Home & Crematory, 751 Third Street, New Martinsville, WV.
Interment will follow in Paden Memorial Garden, Paden City, WV.
Contributions may be made in Darlene's memory; to WV School of Preaching, P.O. Box 785 Moundsville, WV 26041.

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