Darlene Burns

Darlene (Russell) Burns was born in Shattuck, Oklahoma on Thursday, August 30, 1934, to Kenneth W. Russell and Dorothy (Gibson) Russell. She passed from this life to her eternal home in heaven on Friday, June 17, 2022, in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 87. Darlene was the oldest and only girl with two younger brothers born to the Russell family. Her father was a farmer and mechanic, and her mother stayed at home to be a full-time homemaker. Darlene’s family later moved to Tulsa where she graduated from Tulsa Will Rogers High School in 1952. At the age of 15, she met the love of her life, Bob G. Burns. The two married on May 8, 1953, in Oceanside, California. She eventually gave birth to a daughter and two sons. During her childhood, Darlene was introduced to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She gave her heart to Him and was blessed to see all her family accept Christ. Darlene spent many years investing in her children and creating a loving home. She also worked several years as an administrative assistant at Arrow Heights Baptist Church in Broken Arrow. Following that, she and Bob owned Bob Burns Realty, where she managed the office’s financial and clerical needs. She loved to read, travel with family, go camping and water skiing, and play dominoes with friends. Darlene’s family described her as classy, sweet, gracious, self-disciplined, a bit feisty and spunky, always stylish, and a phenomenal cook. Her nails and hair were always fixed perfectly. She was self-sacrificing and had a “can-do” attitude. Even in her final days at Porta Caeli Hospice House she asked a visitor, “Can I do anything for you?” At nighttime, she was always faithful to have her quiet time and loved reading the daily Guidepost devotional booklet. Darlene was a long-time member at First Baptist Church of Broken Arrow. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Left to cherish her memory are son, Rod Burns of Park Hill, and daughter, Sheryl Ree of Broken Arrow. daughter-in-law of Broken Arrow, Kristie Burns 10 Grandchildren: Justin (Bethany), Faith (Brian), Sarah (J.J.), Rachel (Adam), Olivia (Chris), Rebekah (Ryan), Nathanael (Carly), Mary (Zach), Isaiah, and Gracie. 10 Great-Grandchildren: Amelia, Ava, Corban, Luke, Saylor, Romy, Margot, Lincoln, Emitt, and Kinsley Brothers: Kenneth Eldon Russell (Sherry) of Leon, Texas Galen Russell (Jean) of Lyman, South Carolina Nieces: April Bentley (Corry) and Debbie Kearse (Alan) Nephew: Brad Russell (Nicole) She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Bob, and son, David.

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Darlene Burns

August 30, 1934 - June 17, 2022