Obituary for Darleen Hale
Darleen Hale, was born and raised in the city of Chattanooga, Tennessee to the late Tommie Hale, Sr. and Ms. Earnestine Sims Terrell on June 14, 1959. She departed her earthly life on January 14, 2023 at the Villa Rica Hospital in Villa Rica, Georgia.
Darleen loved the Lord and at a very young age, she was gifted in quoting bible verses fluently. As a child, she joined the
New Monumental Baptist Church, where she accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior and was baptized under the Pastoral Leadership of the late Rev. Dr. Virgil J. Caldwell where she served in the Youth Choir. In 2011, Darleen relocated to Georgia and united with the New Mountain Top Baptist Church.
Darleen was well-loved and respected, her smile, gentle spirit, and laughter followed her everywhere. She attended Kirkman High School and excelled both academically and athletically. With much anticipation Darleen joined the drafting school of study at Kirkman with hopes of becoming an architect or engineer. Darleen was a talented artist and an amazing athlete. She was naturally talented at sketching and creatively gifted in drawing. Darleen won several statewide competitions in Drafting.
“I KNOW THAT’S RIGHT!”
Darleen was a fierce competitor in track and field and basketball. She was a valuable member of the track and field team and became one of the fastest female track stars in Chattanooga, Tennessee. After all her late brother “Too Tuff “Tony was a world class athlete and a 14-time all American it was in her genes! She also excelled well in basketball where she was one of the best and hardest working defensive players for Kirkman “Golden Hawks”.
Darleen graduated from Kirkman Technical High School with the class of 1977 and received a full ride scholarship in mechanical engineering. Darleen continued her education and attended Chattanooga State Community College where she was consistently on the Dean’s List. Darleen became passionate with helping others and had a great love for children, which led her to become certified in childcare. Darlene also became the primary caregiver for her mother for many years.
In her later years, Darleen enjoyed the simpler things in life; all centered around home-life and family. If you spent time with her, you may have witnessed her whipping up a flavorful feast in a matter of minutes, almost like MAGIC! She enjoyed playing cards and BINGO and if you ever heard her, say “Help The Bear", you knew she was about to win ... AGAIN!!!
Darleen is preceded in death by her father and stepmother, Tommie Hale, Sr. and Emma Joe Hale; three brothers, Matthew Beach, James Hale and Tony Hale; and one sister, Emma Moore.
She leaves to cherish her precious memories; her mother, Ms. Earnestine Sims Terrell of Chattanooga, Tennessee; her daughter, Trenace “Sunshine” Dave of Atlanta, Georgia; her son, Dartrell “Superman” Shropshire of Chattanooga, Tennessee; and her well-trained dog, “Porschia”
Her two adorable grandchildren, Morgan Shropshire and Zakari Shropshire, both of Chattanooga, Tennessee
Two special loved ones: Amir Cuyler, Sr. was just like a son to Darleen and Amir (A.J.) Cuyler, Jr. was a bonus grandson and a great nephew. Their bond was incredible and undeniable. Darleen and AJ spent numerous hours together cooking, doing homework, and playing games.
Siblings; Roy Hale, Mary (Willie) Hale and Eula (Alphonzo) Turner, all of Minter, Alabama; Tommie Hale, Jr., Zettie Dean, Shirley (Clarence) Thomas, Jamesetta (Danny) Sexton and Karen (Carlos) Thompson, all of Chattanooga, Tennessee; Peggy Branford, Linda Taylor, and Arleen (Delroza) Hughes, all of Atlanta, Georgia; Velma Terrell of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Tonia Hale of Cleveland, Ohio; and Ann Martin Hale (sister-in-law); Nieces: Toni (T.T.) Hale Douglas of Cleveland, Ohio, Tomesia Hale, Angeline Hale, Latonia Jones, Mattasia Beach, Shayla Thomas, Brittany Hale and Consuelo Moorer, all of Chattanooga, Tennessee; Mercedes Hawkins of Atlanta, Georgia; Marquea Thompson of LaVergne, Tennessee; Matteesha Beach of Akron, Ohio; Yolanda Wilkerson of Minter, Alabama; Keisha Moorer of Pensacola, Florida; Tori Hale of Montgomery, Alabama; and Tomya Hale, Shareta Hale and Zipporah Branford; Nephews: L’Juan Hale of Atlanta, Georgia; Randy Hale and Rodragues Thicklin, both of Minter, Alabama; Eric Moorer of Pensacola, Florida; Chauncey Thompson and Timothy Sexton, both of Nashville, Tennessee; Jeremy Sexton of Charleston, South Carolina; Gaelen Hughes of Atlanta, Georgia; Cortez Beach, Justin Sexton, Antouan Knox, Tommie Dean, Jr., Danny Sexton, Jr and Alfred “Mista” Griffin, Jr. all of Chattanooga, Tennessee; and other nieces and nephews.
And a host of other relatives, family and friends. “GOD”s eye is on the Sparrow; and I know He watches me."
Public viewing will be held 2:00pm-6:00pm, Friday, February 3, 2023, at the funeral home. A 1:00 PM funeral service will be held Saturday, February 4, 2023, at Olivet Baptist Church, 740 East ML King Blvd.
Arrangements by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Avenue, 423-622-9995.
Darleen loved the Lord and at a very young age, she was gifted in quoting bible verses fluently. As a child, she joined the
New Monumental Baptist Church, where she accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior and was baptized under the Pastoral Leadership of the late Rev. Dr. Virgil J. Caldwell where she served in the Youth Choir. In 2011, Darleen relocated to Georgia and united with the New Mountain Top Baptist Church.
Darleen was well-loved and respected, her smile, gentle spirit, and laughter followed her everywhere. She attended Kirkman High School and excelled both academically and athletically. With much anticipation Darleen joined the drafting school of study at Kirkman with hopes of becoming an architect or engineer. Darleen was a talented artist and an amazing athlete. She was naturally talented at sketching and creatively gifted in drawing. Darleen won several statewide competitions in Drafting.
“I KNOW THAT’S RIGHT!”
Darleen was a fierce competitor in track and field and basketball. She was a valuable member of the track and field team and became one of the fastest female track stars in Chattanooga, Tennessee. After all her late brother “Too Tuff “Tony was a world class athlete and a 14-time all American it was in her genes! She also excelled well in basketball where she was one of the best and hardest working defensive players for Kirkman “Golden Hawks”.
Darleen graduated from Kirkman Technical High School with the class of 1977 and received a full ride scholarship in mechanical engineering. Darleen continued her education and attended Chattanooga State Community College where she was consistently on the Dean’s List. Darleen became passionate with helping others and had a great love for children, which led her to become certified in childcare. Darlene also became the primary caregiver for her mother for many years.
In her later years, Darleen enjoyed the simpler things in life; all centered around home-life and family. If you spent time with her, you may have witnessed her whipping up a flavorful feast in a matter of minutes, almost like MAGIC! She enjoyed playing cards and BINGO and if you ever heard her, say “Help The Bear", you knew she was about to win ... AGAIN!!!
Darleen is preceded in death by her father and stepmother, Tommie Hale, Sr. and Emma Joe Hale; three brothers, Matthew Beach, James Hale and Tony Hale; and one sister, Emma Moore.
She leaves to cherish her precious memories; her mother, Ms. Earnestine Sims Terrell of Chattanooga, Tennessee; her daughter, Trenace “Sunshine” Dave of Atlanta, Georgia; her son, Dartrell “Superman” Shropshire of Chattanooga, Tennessee; and her well-trained dog, “Porschia”
Her two adorable grandchildren, Morgan Shropshire and Zakari Shropshire, both of Chattanooga, Tennessee
Two special loved ones: Amir Cuyler, Sr. was just like a son to Darleen and Amir (A.J.) Cuyler, Jr. was a bonus grandson and a great nephew. Their bond was incredible and undeniable. Darleen and AJ spent numerous hours together cooking, doing homework, and playing games.
Siblings; Roy Hale, Mary (Willie) Hale and Eula (Alphonzo) Turner, all of Minter, Alabama; Tommie Hale, Jr., Zettie Dean, Shirley (Clarence) Thomas, Jamesetta (Danny) Sexton and Karen (Carlos) Thompson, all of Chattanooga, Tennessee; Peggy Branford, Linda Taylor, and Arleen (Delroza) Hughes, all of Atlanta, Georgia; Velma Terrell of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Tonia Hale of Cleveland, Ohio; and Ann Martin Hale (sister-in-law); Nieces: Toni (T.T.) Hale Douglas of Cleveland, Ohio, Tomesia Hale, Angeline Hale, Latonia Jones, Mattasia Beach, Shayla Thomas, Brittany Hale and Consuelo Moorer, all of Chattanooga, Tennessee; Mercedes Hawkins of Atlanta, Georgia; Marquea Thompson of LaVergne, Tennessee; Matteesha Beach of Akron, Ohio; Yolanda Wilkerson of Minter, Alabama; Keisha Moorer of Pensacola, Florida; Tori Hale of Montgomery, Alabama; and Tomya Hale, Shareta Hale and Zipporah Branford; Nephews: L’Juan Hale of Atlanta, Georgia; Randy Hale and Rodragues Thicklin, both of Minter, Alabama; Eric Moorer of Pensacola, Florida; Chauncey Thompson and Timothy Sexton, both of Nashville, Tennessee; Jeremy Sexton of Charleston, South Carolina; Gaelen Hughes of Atlanta, Georgia; Cortez Beach, Justin Sexton, Antouan Knox, Tommie Dean, Jr., Danny Sexton, Jr and Alfred “Mista” Griffin, Jr. all of Chattanooga, Tennessee; and other nieces and nephews.
And a host of other relatives, family and friends. “GOD”s eye is on the Sparrow; and I know He watches me."
Public viewing will be held 2:00pm-6:00pm, Friday, February 3, 2023, at the funeral home. A 1:00 PM funeral service will be held Saturday, February 4, 2023, at Olivet Baptist Church, 740 East ML King Blvd.
Arrangements by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Avenue, 423-622-9995.