Darlene Day

Darlene Day (nee Kell), age 85, resident of Sterling Heights, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2022 in Clinton Township, Michigan. Darlene was born on September 13, 1937 in Detroit to the late Zelma V. Lock and Charles “Hunt” Kell. Mother grew up always wanting others to laugh, hug and share life with. She was determined when she was grown and married that she would have many children. She always held dear her mothers sisters and their children. They were always very close. A graduate of Centerline High School in 1956. Darlene was a majorette and enjoyed choir which is where she met her only love George Day. After Graduation, Darlene and George married settling in Warren. Their first babies were TWINS! Sherry and Kelly – Darlene's dad Hunt wrapped up those babies and took them to visit that old doctor. “That baby you told me wasn’t worth a wooden nickel, just look what she did”! Darlene went on to have another boy, Mark and five years later Julie. – Mom loved being a mom. She always said it is the best job ever. She had a great love for her each of her children. They do call her blessed. When the kids got older, Darlene attended and graduated Sawyer Business School and was a secretary for several years. She and George also worked together for many years with the service garage and water treatment business. Darlene and George traveled some. Mother traveled to Europe, California, Bermuda and Hawaii. She loved Paris but wanted to live in Hawaii! Darlene loved to spend time with her family. Whatever the occasion, birthdays, great grandkids birthdays, holidays, shopping with her girls she was all for it. She took care of her Aunt Shirley, checking on her everyday. She was always celebrating someone else. She always made you feel like you were her favorite person, Selfless blessing. You could see Jesus in our Mother. Beloved wife of 65 years to the late George B. Day. Loving mother of Sherryl (Ronald) Power, George Kell (Kathleen) Day, Julie (Jeffrey) Day-Schmittler, and the late Mark. Proud Mimi of Geoffery A. Day, Matthew G. Day, Daniel D. Day, and Gregory K. Power, and the adored great-Mimi of Julian, Braylon, Cole, Alicia, Annette, Marcella, and Damaliah Day. Visitation at the Wm Sullivan & Son Funeral Home 8459 Hall Road (3 Blks E. of Van Dyke) Utica on Wednesday, December 21 from 3-8pm, and Thursday, December 22 from 10am until time of service 11am. Interment Resurrection Cemetery Clinton Township, Michigan

Darlene Day

September 13, 1937 - December 16, 2022