Darlene Dye, age 74, of Keen Mountain, Virginia, passed away Sunday (December 11, 2022) at Heritage Hall in Grundy, Virginia. Born October 19, 1948 in Russell County, Virginia, she was a daughter of the late John Fred and Bertha Keen Dye. She enjoyed playing with her dolls, working puzzles, and coloring.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by six brothers, Elmer (Jerlene) Dye, Bobby Dye, Johnny Dye, Perry Dye, Charlie William (Carol) Dye, and Tom Dye, and seven sisters, Hester Hughes, Sylvia Hess, Jackie Johnson, Lorene “Becky” Hale, Hazel Campbell, Maxie Hale, and Pinkie Dye. In her generation, she was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
Survivors include a host of nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; her very special family and caregivers at Mountain View Group Home; Betty Scarberry, Nancy Mullins, Sandy Underwood, Doris Cooper, and Julie Clifton.
A very special thanks to Cumberland Mountain Community Services for the many years of care and services they provided.
The family will receive friends at Honaker Funeral Home after 6:00 PM Wednesday where funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 PM with Rev. Phillip Cook officiating.