Darlene Marie Ballard (nee) Bound, 61, of Quitman, Arkansas peacefully passed away on March 8, 2026 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on July 23, 1964 in Cleveland, Ohio to David Bound Sr and Violet Bound (nee) Sykes.
She shared 41 beautiful years with her beloved husband Kenneth and together they had three children. Darlene was known for being a devoted mother to her 3 daughters, a loving Nana to her 6 grandchildren, a friend to everyone she met, and the type person who would give you the shirt off her back. She was a child of 10 and loved traveling to Ohio, Indiana, and Florida to visit her siblings. She loved going to the casinos to play her favorite Buffalo and panda games. She enjoyed feeding the hummingbirds and waiting for her Cardinals to visit. She also enjoyed baking with her grandkids, shopping with her girls, and frequent “Olive Garden Dates” with the ones she loved.
She was preceded in death by her husband Kenny, parents David and Violet Bound, and her brother David Bound Jr.
She is survived by her daughters Beth MacLaird (Gordon), Lisa Ballard, Kimberly Wilson (Joe), and 6 grandchildren Kensley, Abbylin, Jayden, James, Deaken, and Faith. She also leaves behind her 5 sisters, 3 brothers, many nieces and nephews, a multitude of friends, loved ones, and “her person” Debbie.
A visitation will be held on Monday, March 16, 2026 from 6-8pm in the chapel at A Natural State Funeral Service; 2620 W. Main St., Jacksonville, AR. Funeral service will follow on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 10:00am at the funeral home. Interment will take place at the Arkansas State Veteran Cemetery; 1501 W. Maryland Ave., North Little Rock, AR. A luncheon will be held following the burial at That.Church; 901 E. Kiehl Ave in Sherwood, AR.
Arrangements by Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076. 501-982-3400. Online guestbook available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com
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My prayers and condolences are with you Kim and the family. May God give you all strength and peace during this difficult season.
I have wonderful memories of my person! Years of love laughter, tears ,family get together s she even shared her family of beautiful sisters ,handsome brothers ,cooking nights staying with each other . making crafts for Christmas and a whole lot of Spice lol I love you my person ❤️ and I will see you one day.I bet Kenny will be a good man now that you are with him 💖 he better listen lol
Darlene was an amazing person. I loved getting to not only work with her, but spend many nights at her house. She treated all of us girls who made friends with her girls as part of the family. She will be deeply missed.
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