Darlene J. Mines, 66, of Chattanooga passed away August 16, 2019 in McDonough, GA.
She was a loving caregiver who started her medical career by graduating from Chattanooga State as a Phlebotomist. Darlene later found her true calling and went to work for Hutcheson Home Healthcare where she formed special bonds with her North Georgia patients and even dedicated most of her off time to helping her beloved patients with cooking, cleaning, and anything else they needed.
Darlene was preceded in death by her parents, Johnny & Mary Grasty; sister, Patricia Dillard, Wanda Sames; and half sister, Shirley Hudson.
She is survived by her husband, the love of her life, Michael Mines; Son, Tony Ray (Amber); daughters, Laura Fay Sneed, Patricia LeAnn Baxter (Donnie); sisters, Kathy Sullivan, Joy Cole, and Fay Williams; grandchildren, Alexis LoReal Powell, Julianna Baxter, Cassie baxter, Leah Baxter, Tristan Baxter; several great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow in the Chattanooga National Cemetery.
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