Darlene Marie BeaI was born May 23rd, 1951 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. She was the eighth of nine children born to Gordon and Cora Bailey.

Darlene moved to Tulsa where she became a mother to Richard Antle and later met and married the love of her life, Larry Beal. They enjoyed over 40 years of marriage until Larry was called home this past November.

Following a lengthy career at Oklahoma Natural Gas, Darlene switched gears and became a caregiver to many hospice patients. She was a very caring compassionate and loving caregiver. Darlene enjoyed her work. Caring for others was her passion.

Darlene was preceded in death by her son, Richard; her husband, Larry, whom she always referred to as Baby; and her parents.

Darlene is survived by her brothers, Stan Vernon and Billy Joe; sisters, Stella and Phyllis; two stepdaughters, Carolyn and Terry; as well as grandson, Blake, and granddaughter, Bailey.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Saint Francis Hospice.

Visitation is 5-8pm, Tuesday, April 13, 2021 and Funeral Service will be 10am, Wednesday, April 14, 2021 both at Moore Funeral Home - Southlawn Chapel, Tulsa, OK.