Isabelle Darlene Hepler Gaines

Isabelle Darlene Hepler Gaines, 64, of Covington, died Sunday, September 15, 2024 at LewisGale Medical Center in Salem.

Darlene was born October 16, 1959, in Alleghany County, a daughter of the late Thomas P. and Isabelle Paxton Hepler. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby W. Gaines, Sr.; and a niece, Angie Nicely.

Darlene was a consummate homemaker and loved cooking and sewing for her family.

Survivors include her daughter, Amanda (Kenny) Clifford; a son, Bobby (Trista) Gaines, Jr.; a granddaughter, Kayleigh Isabelle Gaines; one sister, Kathy (Wade) Givens; two brothers, Larry (Bonnie) Hepler and Gary (Kim) Hepler, all of Covington; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Arritt Funeral Home with the Rev. David Brown officiating. The family will receive their friends on Wednesday night from 6:00 to 7:00 PM at Arritt Funeral Home.

Interment will be made in Lonestar Cemetery.

Arritt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Friends wishing to send condolences online may do so at arrittfuneralhome.com