Doris Darlene Bracken passed away August 26, 2021, at Brunswick Village in Grass Valley, CA. She was 90 years old.
Celebration of Darlene’s life will be held on Thursday September 2, 2021. Visitation 10:00 – 12:00 and the funeral service to start at noon.
Darlene was born June 13, 1931, in Effingham, IL to Rachel and Murl Matthews. She married Lester D. Bracken on June 13, 1948. Darlene was a wife and mother. She spent many years working in the family jewelry store business “Bracken Jewelers” in Decatur, IL. After moving to California in 1980 she also worked in their son Todd’s jewelry store in Santa Monica until retiring to Grass Valley in 1996.
Singing was one of her favorite things to do. She sang in a trio at church in Illinois and was also a member of the choir throughout her years.
Darlene was also a talented tale painting artist and spent many hours making items for family and friends. She was a member of the missionary association at First Pres. Church in Grass Valley.
She was very sociable. A sharing and caring heart thinking of others first.
Survived by her husband Lester; daughter Brenda S. Pride (Gene) of Decatur, IL; son Todd D. Bracken (Diana) of Los Angeles; grandchildren Tobin, Sarah, Tom, Christopher, Rebecca; great-grandchildren Avery, Kendall; sisters Lois Landreth and Edith Mills.
She is preceded in death by parents Murl D. and Rachel L Matthews.
Memorial contributions can be made to Missionary Assoc of First Presbyterian Church on 175 Ridge Road, Grass Valley, CA 95945.
