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Loretta Darlene Shackelford

In Loving Memory

Loretta Darlene Shackelford

Date of BirthNovember 9, 1965
Passed Away OnAugust 8, 2009
At Age43 years
Resident ofPort Arthur, TX
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Darlene Shackelford, 43, of Port Arthur, died Saturday, August 8, 2009, at her residence. She was born on November 9, 1965, in Beaumont. Darlene was a loving mother, aunt, sister, and wife.

She is survived by her husband, Walter Shackelford of Port Arthur; son, Daniel Shackelford of Port Arthur; brothers, Junior Tunnell, Bobby Tunnell, Donny Tunnell, Larry Tunnell, and Dale Tunnell; sisters, Sandy Humble, Beverly Baker, and Wanda Langham; and a host of loving family members. She was preceded in death by her mother, Alice Joyce Baker; father, Harold Tunnell, Sr.; and brother, Danny Radford Tanner.

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 11, 2009, at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin, Beaumont, with burial to follow at Memory Gardens, Nederland. A gathering of her family and friends will be Monday, August 10, 2009, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the mortuary.

Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 1131, Fairfax, Virginia, 22038.

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Services

Visitation

Gathering of Family and Friends

Broussard’s Mortuary

2000 McFaddin

Beaumont, TX 77701

August 10, 2009

6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

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Funeral Service

Funeral Service

Broussard’s Mortuary

2000 McFaddin

Beaumont, TX 77701

August 11, 2009

10:00 a.m.

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Interment

Memory Gardens

Nederland

Nederland, TX -

Memorial Service

American Diabetes Association

P O Box 1131

Fairfax, VA 22038

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Condolences (25)

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Deborah Cotton Beaumont, TX August 12, 2009
Dear Shack,

Jackie and I were so saddened to learn of your wife's death. Please know that we are thinking of you and your family and sending you our heartfelt sympathy.

I wish we had words to comfort and sustain you in your grief, but I know there are none that will take away any pain you are feeling now, but with time God will see you through it all.

Although words seem futile now in the midst of your sorrow, they are all I have to give you. Please accept these written words as warm hugs to wrap yourself in, and know that we are holding you and your family in our hearts at this sad and difficult time.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.

Wishing you peace and healing,

Deborah and Jackie Cotton
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rachel langham lumberton, TX August 11, 2009
walter and daniel i am so sorry for your loss yall will be in my thoughts and prayers and please take comfort in knowing that we will meet up with aunt darlene in heaven
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jennifer Boles lumberton, TX August 11, 2009
what I remember about aunt darlene is she was either always smiling or laughing.She had a spirit you could feel just being around her and it made you feel better.She was one of the most honest to goodness best people ive ever known.Walter and Daniel I know its gonna take alot of time for you to actually feel better when thinking that she is now in a far better place im sorry she was stolen away from this world so soon,and im sorry for how long its going to take for you two to be able to admit this with peace in your hearts.But honestly a person like aunt Darlene definitley has a special place for her with Jesus in heaven,take comfort in that.My thoughts and prayers are with you