Darlene Genevieve Marshall was born on May 27, 1937, to Ernest and Rosalind Marshall. She passed away peacefully at home on October 22, 2025, surrounded by her family and loved ones.
Darlene was the oldest grandchild of the Risling family and had fond memories of growing up in a large family, including her siblings Ernestine and Larry "Buddy". As the oldest of five children born in four years, she spent a significant amount of time with her grandmother Geneva and aunt Vivien Hailstone.
Darlene was a true Gemini with a curious mind and a creative nature who wanted to explore the world and experience everything life had to offer.
She married Charles Hailey, a student who came to Hoopa to work for one year to earn money for college. At the young age of 15, they moved to Ozark country in southwest Missouri.
Author's summary: Darlene Genevieve Marshall passed away on October 22, 2025.