Meadowbrook--Darlene L. Smith, 62, passed away at 11:55 p.m. Sunday, January 8, 2023 at OSF St. Anthony's Hospital in Alton.

Born Apr. 19, 1960 in Alton, she was a daughter of Leroy and Carol (Bridgeman) Boomershine.

She married Michael A. Smith March 21, 1979 in Miami, OK.  He survives.

Darlene had a passion for life and for loving people.  She had a love of all children, and particularly loved spending time with her own children and grandchildren.  She enjoyed playing Bingo.  Darlene will be remembered by her family as a "Walking Saint".

In addition to her husband of 43 years, she is survived by a daughter, Kristy Smith of East Alton; two sons, Michael A. Smith II (Erica Towell) of Alton and Thomas L. Smith of East Alton; 6 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren; 5 sisters, Jewel (Craig) Smith of Oklahoma, Teddy (Dale) Mathis of Hettick, Deanna Boomershine of East Alton, Melissa (Kenny) King and Carey (Tim) Freer, all of Godfrey; two brothers, Richard (Michelle) Boomershine of Alton and Mark Woods of Baton Rouge, LA; and several nieces and nephews, including a special niece, Dawn (Dennis) Knutt of Panama, IL.

She was preceded in death by her father, Leroy (Mickie) Boomershine; her mother, Carol Boomershine; and two sisters, Theresa Wilson and Shirley Boomershine.

The family will hold memorial visitation Friday, Jan. 20 at the First Christian Church, 760 Washington Avenue, Alton from 3 p.m. until services begin at 5 p.m.

Professional services entrusted to Paynic Home for Funerals, with an online guestbook and information available at www.paynicfh.com