Tommy Darlene Kaney, age 67, of Fayetteville, AR passed away April 22, 2019 at UAMS in Little Rock after her long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born June 22, 1951 in Woodlake, CA to Thomas Avery and Virginia Viola Hancock.
She graduated from Denison High School in Denison, TX. Darlene married her high school sweetheart DeWayne Kaney, May 2, 1969 and they moved to Arkansas shortly after.
Darlene worked at Levi Strauss for over 25 years. She was a skilled seamstress, a dog lover, and a master of the slot machines. She was a strong, loving and caring wife, daughter, mother, mother-in-law and MeMe.
She is survived by her sons, Denny Kaney and wife, Stormie and Ben Kaney of Fayetteville; daughter-in-law, Pam Kaney of West Fork; her grandsons, Avery and Alexzander Kaney and Jordan Ryals; her mother, Virginia Hancock; brother, Glenn Hancock of Elkins; and sister-in-law Linda Krieger of Springdale.
Darlene was preceded in death by her husband, DeWayne Kaney; her father, Avery Hancock; and her sister, Marlynn Williams.
A memorial service celebrating the life of Tommy Darlene Kaney will be held from 6-8 PM Thursday, April 25, 2019 at Beard’s Funeral Chapel.
I am very sorry for your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Darlene’s family and friends. May she rest in paradise.
Ben and Denny, our thoughts and prayers are with you. We remember all the fun times we had with your mom and dad at ballgames. May God grant you comfort Love you both
Gary and Judi McGhee
I’m sadden to read of the passing of Darlene. She was was a joy to work with during our time at Levi Strauss & Co. Loved to hear her laugh. My prayers are with her family during this time. May you find peace and comfort during this time.
I am so very sorry for your loss, Denny. My prayers are with you & your family
Denny, I’m real sorry for you and your families loss. I know you spent a lot of time with her and from what I can tell there was a great relationship between the two of you. I know it won’t take the pain away but the good memories will always help ease it
Denny I’m sorry to hear about your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
We are so sorry for your loss. Darlene was an awesome lady, mom and grandmother, she will be missed.
May she soar free from pain and join the love of her life.
Prayers for the family.
Denny and family-So sorry for your loss.The Kaney family will be in my prayers…
My condolences to all of the family
We are so sorry for your loss. She had a wonderful spirit, and will be greatly missed. We love you and have your family on our heart and in our prayers.
Stormie and Denny, we are so sorry to hear of Darlene’s passing. Our hearts and prayers are with your families as they celebrate her life. May God grant comfort and strength to you all.
Denny and Bennie, sorry to hear of your Mom Passing. I knew she had been the fight for her life for some time. I always looked and thought about Dewayne and Darlene every time by the house as Dewayne was like a Brother and now it has been 45 plus years that I knew Darlene. God Bless you Guys. Larry Nixon
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My sincere condolences to the family. I enjoyed working with Darlene, her mama and Linda.
Sorry for your loss. Darlene was a great person, always fun and upbeat. My condolences to the family.