Darleen Fuqua Obituary
We bid farewell to Darleen Fuqua of Nashville, Illinois, born in Oakdale, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on August 2, 2025 at the age of 97. Darleen touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Raymond Wisely and Waltena Wisely; her husband Arson Fuqua; her son Arthur "Archie" Fuqua; her siblings, Lester Wisely (Millie), Earl Wisely, Charles Wisely (Wilma), Rohma Patton (Richard), Nadene Sconce (Richard) and Joyce Kasten (Kenneth); her son-in-law Gary Campbell; her great grandchild Ezra Moore; Jackie Wisely.
She is survived by: her daughters, Judith Kinney (Wayne) of Oakdale and Effie Campbell of New Athens, IL; her daughter-in-law Gertie Fuqua of Oakdale; her brother Joe Wisely (Kitty) of Oakdale; her sister-in-law Phyllis Wisely of Rochester, IN; her grandchildren, Scott Fuqua (Missy) of Oakdale, Jodi Alfeldt (Tim) of Aurora, CO, Kristy Meier (Chuck) of Broken Arrow, OK, Tonia Nuernberger (Perry) of Alton, IL, Tara Moore (Brian) of Birmingham, AL, Clay Kinney of Edwardsville, IL, Erin Petchulat (Brad) of Smithton, IL and Evan Ruffino (Jaimie) of Belleville, IL; and her great grandchildren, Keaton, Konner Fuqua, Meagan, Drew Alfeldt, Jaxon, Xander, Kingston, Roman Moore, Claire, Olivia Petchulat, Griffin, Gemma and Lola Sue Ruffino.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Residential Hospice or the Marissa Presbyterian Church and will be accepted by the Campagna Funeral Home.
