Darlene Kay Mead's Obituary
Darlene Mead, 58, of Onsted, passed away at her home, surrounded by her family, on Saturday, February 3, 2024. Her family and friends will gather on Thursday, February 8, 2024, from 4:00PM- 7:00PM at Eineder Funeral Homes - Brooklyn Chapel, with a 7:00PM Rosary. Her memorial mass will be held on Friday, February 9, 2024, at 11:00AM, following a 10:00AM gathering, at St. Joseph Shrine Catholic Church. Fr. Zachary Mabee will serve as celebrant.
Darlene was born on August 27, 1965, in Springville, Michigan to Lila Jean Brighton. She graduated from Onsted High School in 1983. Darlene married the love of her life, Mark, in 1993, in Jackson, Michigan. She went on to own a salon called Innovations Hair Salon in Tecumseh, MI, and was a hairdresser for 30 years. Darlene loved Sprint Car Racing, gardening, being out on the lake, and most of all, spending time with her grandkids. She was known as an animal lover, a good cook, and an extrovert. Darlene was loved by all of those that knew her.
Darlene will be missed by her husband, Mark; her children, Jason (Hilary) Mead, Taylor Mead, and Boston Mead; siblings, Butch (Ola) Brighton, Gary (Lisa) Brighton, Ronnie (Kathy) Brighton, and Donnie (Elaine) Brighton; grandchildren, Jovyn, Lila, and Violet; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She is preceded in death by her mother, Lila.
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