Darlene Burleson Gosnell

Darlene Burleson Gosnell passed away on April 1, 2023, at the age of 65, due to a heart condition and lung cancer. Darlene was born in Asheville on June 30, 1957. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Ruth Burleson; and two brothers, Ernest Jr. and Gregory.

Darlene is survived by her life partner, Richard Hughes; stepson, Dustin Hughes (Hannah); a sister, Linda Mobley (Frank); a brother, Gary Burleson; step-grandchildren, Breanna Gosnell, Ryan, Katie, Tyler, and Natalie Hughes; nephews, Scott Myers, Jeremy and Nick Burleson; and niece, Megan Burleson.

Darlene was a long-time member of the Marion Moose Lodge and was very active in many of their projects helping children. She enjoyed playing pool, fishing, hunting, and baking cakes for her friend’s birthdays. She loved being around people and will be greatly missed by all.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 6, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Beam Funeral Service with Pastor Bob Ritter officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m. Burial will take place at 2:00 p.m. at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Candler.

In lieu of flowers, please consider sending a donation to the funeral home to pay for the funeral expenses at Beam Funeral Service, 2170 Rutherford Road, Marion, NC 28752.