Darlene L. Hinton

Darlene L. Hinton of Lockport was born on April 6, 1964, in Osceola, Arkansas to the parents of John Fowlkes (Rose) and Lillian Fowlkes-Woods (Ivory).

She departed this life suddenly on Sunday, March 5, 2023 at the age of 58.

Determined, Resilience, Courage, Quiet, Considerate and Strength are all words that describe Darlene.

Darlene accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior at an early age while attending St. John Missionary Baptist Church of Joliet, IL, under the leadership of the late Pastor Odell Thompson.

Darlene attended Joliet Public Schools and graduated from Joliet East High School in Joliet, Illinois.  She also attended Joliet Junior College for continued education.

Darlene worked at Will County Health Department for several years before leaving to raise her children.

Known for her enormous heart and listening ear to many, quiet but meek personality, never loss for words, whether it was knowledgeable or comical, it was all in love.  She dedicated her life to her family, providing good counsel with compassion and love to each and every one. 

Darlene’s love for her children no one can explain, it was made of deep devotion, sacrifice and pain.  Her love was endless and unselfish and enduring, come what may, even until her last breath nothing could destroy it or take that love away.

On Sunday morning March 5, 2023, Darlene was called from labor to reward as she peacefully slipped away.  She was preceded in death by her mother, Lillian Fowlkes-Woods (Ivory); father, John Fowlkes (Rose); brother, Michael Vernard Fowlkes; sister, JoAnn Franklins, Father and Mother-in-love, William and Mary J. Hinton; brothers-in-love, William Hinton II, Frank Hinton and George Hinton Sr.; sister-in-love, Peggie Hinton; maternal and paternal grandparents, 3 uncles and 1 aunt.

To embrace precious memories, Darlene leaves her husband of 35 years, Willie Edward Hinton Sr., children, Marques De’Ondra Hinton; Jerron Le’mael William Hinton; Kny’Eysha Kye’Ondra Hinton; Willie Edward Hinton Jr; De’Qhaun (Adriana) Akeem Hinton; De’Margion Omar Hinton; Ja’Heim Elijahah Hinton.

She also leaves heritage in her grandchildren; Marques De’Ondra Hinton Jr; Sha’Mariah Essie Hinton; Jalea Hinton (Barker); Valentino My’Kyng Lamel Hinton.

Her siblings, brothers, Gary (Patty) Fowlkes; Larry Fowlkes; Johnny Fowlkes; Donnie Fowlkes; Derrick (Charlis) Fowlkes; Darrin (Pamela) Fowlkes; sisters, Linda Cooper; Carolyn Fowlkes (Anthony); Gina (Nathan) Woods; Aiesha (Terrell) Williams.

In-Loves; Jesse (Annabelle) Hinton of Joliet, IL; Correne Hinton; Larry Hinton of Lockport, IL; Willene (Clarence) Bailey of Joliet, IL; William Hinton III; Mary B. Hinton; Valla Hinton of Lockport, IL, and Joseph (Twanda) Hinton of Mountain Home, AR; Lola Deloach of Lockport, IL; Johnny Bailey of Sedalia, MO; David (Kristi) Bailey of Joliet, IL; Cecilia (Ray) Waddell of Sedalia, MO. 

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