Darlene K Thomas

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Darlene K. Thomas, 80, of Churubusco, passed away on October 7, 2026, in Churubusco.

Born in Fort Wayne on January 3, 1946, to the late Everett and Ella Mae (Ransbottom) Liggett. She graduated from Central High School in 1963.

Darlene married Robert J. Thomas in Huntertown on February 27, 1965. He preceded her in death on September 28, 2012.

She retired after 25 years in sales at Sears in the Glenbrook Mall, then worked in the Human Resources Department at Wal-Mart for over 20 years before retiring in 2024. She was a member of Fellowship of Wesley Chapel Church; Order of the Eastern Star Columbia City #65 in Indiana and Bryan Chapter #248 in Ohio; a life member of the DAV Auxiliary; the Fort Wayne Corvette Club; and a 4-H Leader for many years. She loved horses and trail riding at the Salamonie club.

Darlene is survived by her three sons, Kevin (Tracy) Thomas of Churubusco, Robert (Kris) Thomas of Garrett, Phillip (Paula) Thomas of Kendallville; her daughter, Tracie (Todd) Evans of Archbold, OH; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; her brother, Everett "Busty" (Linda) Liggett of Auburn; her half-brother, Everett (Jennifer) Liggett, Jr., (Kokomo) and five step-brothers and sisters.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her half-sister, Kelley Treace.

A Memorial Service will take place at Fellowship of Wesley Chapel Church, 133733 Wesley Chapel Road, Churubusco, on October 23, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.

Family will receive friends on Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Memorials to the Fellowship of Wesley Chapel Church or the Order of the Eastern Star.

Leave a personal note in the online guestbook at www.sheetsandchilds.com.