Darlene Frances Loftis, 41, of Granbury, Texas, died Tuesday, April 6, 2010, at Plaza Medical Center in Fort Worth, Texas. A native of Beaumont, Darlene was born September 19, 1968, to Mary Frances and William R. Sammons.

Survivors include her mother, Mary Sammons; sons, Justin Tyler and Devin Tyler; daughter, Candace Aubry; brothers, Ricky Dale Sammons, Darrell Sanders and Don Sammons; four grandchildren, Blaine Sellers, Kenny Boyette, Shane Boyette and Brennen Aubry; and her companion, Keith Prochazka.

Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, April 10, 2010, at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin, Beaumont with interment to follow in Magnolia Cemetery. A gathering of her family and friends will be 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Friday, April 9, 2010, at Broussard’s.