Darlene Yvonne Mack
July 3, 1938 ~ March 16, 2010
Services:
The family will recieve friends on Monday, March 22, 2010 from 5:00-8:00PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be said at 7:00PM.
Visitation:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 10:00 AM in St. John's Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD with Fr. Raymond Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church Cemetery, Lexington Park, MD.
Darlene Yvonne Mack, 71, of Hollywood died March 16, 2010 at Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C.
Born July 3, 1938, she was raised in Van Nuys, California by her parents, the late Robert C. Sr. and Juanita V. Sherman. On July 31, 1955, she married the late Reuben C. Mack Jr. and in 1959 moved to St. Mary’s County to raise their family. She is survived by four children, Debbie Mack Huffman and her partner, Gary Litten, Michael W. Mack Sr., his step-daughter, Irina, and wife, Gloria, Mary-Ann E. Bruton and her husband, David Sr., and Robert C. Mack and his partner, Dawn Binger; six grandchildren, Jason Huffman, Dawn Bruton Hernandez and her husband, Mario, David Bruton II, Jacqueline Mack Hertenstein and her husband, Darrell, Michael Mack Jr. and Krystal Mack; and five great-grandchildren, Sofia, Alejandra, Keira and Mario Reuben Hernandez, and Payton Hertenstein.
She was an Instructor for the Arthur Murray School of Dance where she met her husband. In the 70’s, she owned and operated a grocery store in Clements. She was a Bingo Caller with the ADF family for over twenty years and a Realtor for a couple of years. She planned family gatherings with a passion, and loved to cook, crochet, travel, bowling, send emails, and spoil her dogs rotten.
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She is survived by one brother, Robert C. “Bobby” Sherman Jr. of Encino, California, and two nephews, Christopher and Tyler Sherman and his wife, Amy, and their families.
Family will receive friends Monday, March 22, 2010 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM with prayers at 7:00 PM in the Mattingly –Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. Officiated by Father Raymond Schmidt, the funeral service will be held at St. John Francis Regis Catholic Church in Hollywood on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 10:00 AM, followed by the interment at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Cemetery in Lexington Park. Pallbearers will be David Bruton Sr., David Bruton II, Michael Mack Sr., Michael Mack Jr., Jason Huffman and Mario Hernandez. A celebratory gathering of family and friends will be held in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Social Hall immediately following the graveside service.
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“I send my love and prayers to all of Darlene’s family. I adored Darlene, she was one of a kind. “
“My prayers are with all of the family in this most difficult time. May the Lord give you peace and strength to carry on God Bless “
“Darlene will truly be missed. My prayers go out to the whole Mack family.”
“My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. I have known Darlene for 8 years working at ADF. We will never forget her. She will be missed by all the bingo players and workers.”
“Debbie, Mike and family-There’s been alot of years to pass since we were in high school but, I have some wonderful memories of your mom and the store in clements. She was so wonderful to us teenagers back then. You will carry her personality where ever you go. Your memories and love will see you through alot of hard times. God be with you through the days ahead. Mary Jane(Ridgell) Bowles”
“Mack, I know she will be greatly missed by all that knew her. My sincere sympathy to you and your family. Be there for each other.”
“YOUR MOM WAS A VERY SPECIAL LADY AND LOVED ALOT BY HER BINGO FAMILY, ON BEHALF OF ADF WE EXTEND OUR DEEPEST THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO HER FAMILY. SHE DID NOT DIE ALONE FOR PART OF US WENT WITH HER THE DAY GOD CALLED HER HOME. GOD BLESS US ALL. ALICE-PRESIDENT ADF COMM. OUTREACH FOUNDATION”
“My heart will forever have a place for you , as God has made a place for you in his home. May this be a begining of a new journey for you as you join those that pasted before you. We will greeve and miss you but you are forever in our hearts….”
“Debbie, My prayers and thoughs are with you at this very sad time.”
“I only wish that I had the chance to know her… my mommy says she was always so nice, and so welcoming to her. She will be missed…”
“Sending my love to you! I wish I could be there. Your Mom and the entire family hold a very special place in my heart. Love, Robbie”
“My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Mack family Darlene will truly be missed by many who have been touched by her kindness. The family is blessed to have had her in thier lives and we were also blessed to have her in ours. A very special Angel is going to be watching over us. Love ya and miss you Darlene. We at A.D.F. will never forget you .”
“Debbie and family, my true condolences to you at this difficult time. May God’s love bless you all.”
“My heart goes out to you in this time of grief and sorrow. I will treasure all of my memories of Darlene and her joy for life. Please accept my deepest sympathy.”
“Debbie, Mary Ann, Bobby and Michael and your extended family; Darlene has been a wonderful friend to our family since she bought the store in Clements from Shine Guy. I remember when I was pregnant with our last child, Karen Lisa Raley; Anyone would have thought that Darlene had a vested interest in that baby! Since she was born, Darlene has always been her “other mother”! I have tried over the years to keep Darlene posted as to what Karen was doing and where she was. Debbie, I am still singing the Silent Night descant you taught me @ 35 years ago and now Karen is singing it, too. Our hearts go out to all of you! I know you will miss her, because I miss her, already! Unfortunately, Frank and I will be in KY at the time of her services. Chrissy has a new granddaughter and we are going to see and hold her! Please know that we will be thinking of all of you next week. Our love to all of you! Ruth & Frank Hill”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time.”
“My prayers and sincere sympathy to all of Darlene’s family and to her brother Bobby and his family at this time of sorrow. May your warm memories comfort you now and in the days ahead. Thinking of you, Joan Gambone-Little Bobby Sherman Fan Club Member “
“May God give you all peace and comfort. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.”
“My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family at this difficult time. May God bless and bring you all comfort. “
“I have so many wonderful memories of your mother. She will truly be missed. May your family too hold on to those good memories and find comfort in Jesus . God has not promised to keep us from life’s storms, but He will always keep us through them. My Condolences to the family.”
“Debbie, my thoughts are with you and your family. “
“You are all in my prayers.”
“My deepest sympathies to the Mack and Sherman families. I never met Darlene personally. Only as a fan of her brother Bobby, through her writtings for the teen magazines so many years ago did I get a glimps of her personality, and her love for her family. She is in God’s hands now and at peace.”
“Dear Dawn, i’m so sorry for the loss of your grandmother. My thoughts are with you at this time.”
“Isend my prayers and love to her family. I adored Darl, she was one of a kind.”
“My thoughts and prayers to all of Darlene’s family and many friends. Darlene was always a caring and giving lady. We are all so lucky to have known such a “Special” lady. My love and prayers to all who knew her. She will be missed by many.”
“I was so sorry to hear of Darlene’s passing. Although I never had the chance to meet her, she sounded like a very giving person who was loved and respected by all. May the Lord be with her and her family at this difficult time.”
“To the entire family Darlene will be truly missed my heart go out to you all at this very hard time, You are all VERY blessed to have had her as your mother, great person. May God bless you all! Keep those great memories close by your hearts!”
“So sorry to hear of the news of Darlene’s death. She was a friend, she will be missed by everyone that knew her, and she will be missed and mourned in the community. Remember all the cherished memories, they will help to ease the pain. May God bless the Mack and Sherman families. Doris Jones”
“My heartfelt sympathy to the Mack family. Darlene and I became dear friends during the years I worked at ADF, and I will never forget the kindness and compassion she extended to me on many days when I was ill at work. She was a very special lady and I will miss her. Darlene, you will always be a treasured memory and a warm place in my heart.”
“Even though I haven’t seen Darlene in a while I felt as if we kept in touch with her wonderful Christmas letter she sent each year. I know that she will be missed and that she will always be a memory I will treasure. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.”
“Deb, We are sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. May you be surrounded by the love of family and friends to see you through this now and in the coming days ahead. Our sincere condolences. “
“Our thoughts and prayers to all of Darlene’s family and many friends. Darlene was always a caring and giving lady. We are all so very Blessed to have had such a Special lady in our lives. Our love and prayers to all who knew her. “
“Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family. Tho’ I have been away from the family more a number of years I still fond memories. When Darlene stayed with us overseas, or when we would go with her to play Bingo, I’m trying to keep track of two cards and she is tracking at least a dozen and watching mine so I don’t miss a number. I pray there is Bingo where you are Darlene. May the Good Lord hold you securely in His arms as you start your new journey. We will see you soon.With much Love and heartfelt sympathy.”
“My deepest sympathy goes out to the Mack and Sherman families. May God be with you in your time of sorrow.”
“”Debbie” I am so sorry for your loss my prayers are with you and your family at this time. I never met your mother, but she must have been really special because she gave you life and you are one of the sweetest person I know. May God bless you at this diffucult time””
“My heart goes out to Darlene’s and Bobby’s families at this very sad time. I only had the opportunity to meet Darlene once at one of Bobby’s Teen Idols concerts and she was such a sweet lady and a pleasure to talk to – she will truly be missed!”
“Debbie, My prayers & thoughts go out to you and your family. Your Mother is now with our Lord God and His Angels. She will only have confort and peace now. Stay strong and ask God for help. Love you, Lea”
“I have too may fond memories to list them all. I always felt like Darlene was my second mother. I called her Darwinnie when I was a child. She gave me a pink teddy bear that played lullaby when I was 2 years old after I had fractured my skull. I still have that bear. I wish we could have kept in touch better. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of the family. She was a great lady and I loved her very much. I will cherish my memories with her.”
“To the Mack and Sherman families, All of you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. “
“My deepest sympathy to the family. I remember Darlene when she had the store in Clements. My prayers go out to you.”
“DEBBIE,MACK AND SHERMAN FAMILY: SO SORRY TO HEAR OF DARLENE’S PASSING. I FIRST MET DARLENE, MACK AND THE CHILDREN WHEN THEY RAN THE GROCERY STORE IN CLEMENTS. WE BECAME FRIENDS AND ON SHOPPING DAY IT WAS MORE LIKE HAVING A LONG VISIT. WE MADE THAT DAY OUR FUN TIME. DARLENE WAS A FINE PERSON AND SHE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED.”
“On behalf of the Little Family, please accept our heartfelt sympathy. We have suffered loss and know how hard it is.”
“Darlene will be greatly missed. She was a wonderful spirit and loved her family. “
“I miss you, Mom. I wish you were here to stop the lies. I love you.”