Darlene Alva Obituary

The world bids farewell to Darlene Alva (Marion, Indiana), departing on February 28, 2025 at the age of 62. Darlene leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her father William D. Sparks; her stepfather Harold Bockmon; her grandparents, Dorothy, Herman Bartlett, Gladys and Paul Sparks; and her aunt Bernita Tipple.

She is survived by: her mother Nila Bockmon; her children, AJ Bradley (Marion) and Susan Alva (Tanner Sullivan); her brother William E. Sparks (Marion); her aunts and uncles, Betty, Burl White, Marion, Dorothy and Stan Bradford; her former husband Mark Alva; her cousins, Brett and Scott Tipple; and her pets, Beans, Titan, Sadie, Dougie, Cooper, Annie, Rudle, Buns, Shoppy and Koko.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Marion-Grant County Humane Society, 505 South Miller Avenue, Marion, Indiana 46953.