Darlene Sears's obituary , Passed away on June 7, 2025 in Somerset, Kentucky

Darlene Sears

January 30, 1963 - June 7, 2025 (62 years old)

Somerset, Kentucky

Darlene Sears's obituary , Passed away on June 7, 2025 in Somerset, Kentucky

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Southern Oaks Funeral Home

Share

Darlene Sears

January 30, 1963 - June 7, 2025 (62 years old)

Somerset, Kentucky

Darlene Sears Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Darlene Sears of Somerset, Kentucky, who passed away on June 7, 2025 at the age of 62. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

Though Darlene may no longer walk beside us, her memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Darlene touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In her absence, her spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Claude Gilliam and Gladie Ferguson Gilliam; and her siblings, Robert Gilliam, Richard Gilliam and Wanda Gilliam.

She is survived by: her husband Donald Sears; her children, Roger Gilliam of Somerset, Richard Gilliam of Somerset, Loretta Watkins (Don) of Columbus, Ohio and Stephanie Atwell (Ernest) of Columbus, Ohio; her brothers, Tony Gilliam of Columbus, Ohio and Steve Gilliam of Columbus, Ohio; and her godson Isaac Grote.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Southern Oaks Funeral Home



Sympathy messages

Would you like to offer Darlene Sears’s loved ones a condolence message? Write your message of sympathy today.

500 CHARACTERS

Add a photo or a video

There is no photo or video of Darlene Sears.
Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute.

Add a photo

Family member

Solidarity program

Echovita offers a unique service that allows funds generated by the obituary notice to be shared with families that request it.

Make a request

Authorize the original obituary

  • Lets us publish the full obituary text along with the original picture.
  • Helps people recognize Darlene Sears and express their condolences more easily.
  • No advertising will be displayed on this page.
Authorize the original

Add an extra help