Donna Darlene Ranes, known to all as Darlene, departed this life in St. Clair, MO on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, having reached the age of eighty-two years, eleven months and thirteen days. Darlene was born in St. Clair, MO on April 6, 1941, daughter of Virgil Jackson Stephenson and Dolly Beatrice Stephenson nee Whitworth. On June 6, 1980 she was united in marriage to Arthur Clarence Ranes. Darlene is survived by her brother, Virgil Stephenson and wife, Melba, of St. Clair, MO; by her nieces, Deborah Williams and husband, Stanley, of Villa Ridge, MO and Cheryl Counts and husband, Michael, of St. Clair, MO; by great and great-great-nieces and nephews, cousins and many friends. Darlene was preceded in death by her parents, Virgil and Dolly Stephenson; and by her husband, Arthur Ranes. Darlene was a Christian and member of Parkway Church of the Nazarene in St. Clair, MO. During her working career she was employed by R&R Ace in St. Clair, MO and eventually retired from Dickie Bub in Union, MO. She loved to go shopping especially to Goodwill. Darlene also loved to bake and had a passion for doing family genealogy. In her younger years she enjoyed sewing and making clothes. Although she had no children of her own she loved her nieces as if they were her own. The love they shared and many precious memories they created together will be cherished by them all forever. A kind and loving sister, sister-in-law, aunt, great and great-great-aunt, cousin and treasured friend, she will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew and loved her. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at Parkway Church of the Nazarene in St. Clair, MO. Memorials may be made to the church. The family of Donna Darlene Ranes was served by Russell Colonial Funeral Home in St. Clair, MO.