Arhuey Darlene Craven

Arhuey Darlene Derley Craven

January 31, 1937 - October 13, 2026, Lewis, Kansas.

Darlene as everyone knew her, 89 passed away October 13, 2026 in Kinsley, Kansas.

She was born January 31, 1937, in Lewis, Kansas. To parents Carl & Perrian (Brill) Derley.

She married the love of her life Leo on May 6, 1956 in Haviland, Kansas. To this union 3 children were born. Arinda "Rindy", Michael "Mike", & Brian.

Darlene & Leo spent years traveling to many places. She was a very loving Navy wife. She worked as a dispatcher for Edwards County for many years. She was a very good cook, Mother & friend to many. Darlene enjoyed going to Boot Hill Casino in Dodge City, Kansas. She enjoyed her friends & family very much. Most of all sharing her life with Leo.

Darlene is survived by her sister Caroline Johnson Liberal, KS, Brother Dennis & Wanda Derley Camarillo, CA, Sons Mike & Glenda Craven Leoti, KS, Brian Craven Russell, KS. Grandchildren, Heather Lawrenz, Clayton Jones, Whitney Jones, Jared Jones, Joni Hilton, Jeremy Craven, William Taylor, Weston Taylor, Cody Craven, Caitlyn Craven & 23 Great Grandchildren.

Darlene is preceded in death by her parents, Sister Bonnie Derley, Daughter Rindy, Husband Leo.

Visitation will take place Thursday October 15, 2026 from 9 am to 5 pm at Mckillip funeral home 623 Marsh Ave. Kinsley, KS.

Funeral service will be 10:30 am October 16, 2026 at McKillip funeral home.

Interment will follow at Wayne cemetery Lewis, KS.

A gathering of family and friends will follow at the Community Hall in Lewis, KS

In lieu of flowers Donations may be made to Edwards County EMS & Lewis Fire department in care of Mckillip Funeral Home PO BOX 304 Kinsley, KS 67547