Darlene Hamsher

(From Simpson Funeral Home)

Darlene Marie Hamsher passed away on May 1, 2024 at Joplin Gardens Nursing Home, Joplin, Missouri. She was born on May 30, 1935 near Salem, Nebraska to Harold and Elizabeth (Allen) Crow. The family moved to Grundy County Missouri in 1941. Darlene graduated from Trenton High School in 1952. 

Darlene married Richard (Dick) Dean on October 6, 1952. They were married for 49 years until his death on October 22, 2001. They had one daughter, Vickie. Darlene married Calvin (Keith) Hamsher on January 4, 2015.

Darlene worked as a Postmaster for the U S Postal Service for many years at the Galt Post Office. She retired in January 1999. Upon her retirement they moved to Webb City.

Darlene loved the Lord and was always involved in church activities. She was a member of the Galt Christian Church until the move to Webb City where she joined Emmanuel Baptist. She was a faithful prayer warrior. She was always busy doing volunteer work – she delivered Meals on Wheels; cooked meals at the church; and did taxes for those who needed help.

Darlene loved her family- not just her immediate family, but her large extended family. She devoted hours to genealogy research of the various family branches and loved to tell anyone who would listen to about her latest findings. She was responsible for organizing many family reunions over the years.

She is survived by Keith Hamsher of the home. Other survivors include her daughter, Vickie (Warren) Brown; granddaughter Brandy (David) Carlson; grandsons, Trevor (Nicole) Brown, Dustin (Becky) Brown, and Cody Brown; Great granddaughters, Addyson Carlson, Alexus Brown, Freyia Brown, Addysen Johnson, and Everleigh Brown; Stepchildren, Carisa (John) Henkle, Tom (Mary) Hamsher, and Brian (Melinda) Hamsher; step-grandchildren Danielle (Gavin) Mcalister, Garrison and Colton Henkle. Darlene is also survived by two sisters in law, Mary Lou (Dean) Polley and Esther (Crow) Pierce; along with numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 300 N Pennsylvania, Webb City on May 9, 2024. Visitation will be at 10 am followed by the Celebration of Life at 11 am. Burial will be at the Wild Rose Cemetery in Webb City.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Emmanuel Baptist Church building fund in memory of Darlene.

Funeral arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Simpson Funeral Home. The family encourages relatives and friends to visit simpsonfh.com to share photos and memories of Darlene.