Darlene Woollums

October 17, 1930 - March 9, 2011

Darlene Marie Woollums, age 80 of Albia passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2011, at her home in Albia. Darlene was born on October 17, 1930 in Livermore, Iowa to Charles and Edith (Williams) Woods. She grew up and graduated from Blakesburg High School. Darlene married LeRoy Russell Woollums on December 25, 1948. They shared 61 wonderful years of marriage before LeRoyÂ?s passing. She was a homemaker and worked at selling home Interior Gifts for nine years and also worked at Chamberlains for fifteen years. Darlene was a member of the Monroe County Hospital Auxiliary. She enjoyed quilting and Crocheting and was a member of the Crazy Quilters Club of Albia. She also enjoyed traveling with her Husband, and spending time with family and friends. Darlene was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Edith; her husband, LeRoy; one daughter, Vicki Jo; one grandson Paul Joseph; two sisters, Margaret, and Betty; and three brothers, Donald, Roland, and Gerald; and one son-in-law, David Fleener. Darlene is survived by her children, Carroll (Kathy) Woollums of Albia, Peggy (Dick) Christensen of Russell, Cindy (Ron) Underwood of Albia, Kathy Fleener of Albia, Sherry (John) Illingworth of Klamath Falls, Oregon, and Bradley (Tammy) Woollums of Pleasantville; 14 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; and 1 great- great grandchild. She is also survived by two sisters, Beverly Scott of Moravia, and Marilyn Shiltz of Centerville; and one brother, Raymond Woods of Moravia and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. In lieu of flower, the family request memorials to the Monroe County Hospital Auxiliary, or to the Crazy Quilters Club.