Darlene Smith Obituary
The world bids farewell to Darlene Smith (Elizabethton, Tennessee), departing on October 18, 2025 at the age of 97. Darlene leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Darlene Smith to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, James Franklin Hyder and Rhoda Sims Hyder; her husbands, Quinton A. Richardson, Mell J. Estep and Curtis Smith; and her sons, William "Bill" Richardson of Elizabethton and Rick Quinton Richardson of Elizabethton.
She is survived by: her grandchildren, Keely Richardson Goodwin, Cory Richardson (Krista), Scottie Richardson Hoogkamp and Brent Richardson; her nephews, Tony Bowers (Linda) and Brett Hyder; and her niece Jill Hyder Long (Lemont). She is also survived by several great-grandchildren, great nieces and nephews.
