Darlene Mason

Darlene Mason of New Market passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2026. She was 64.

Darlene will be remembered for her caring heart, her love for her family, and the kindness she showed to those around her. Her grandchildren held an especially precious place in her heart, and she treasured the time she was able to spend with them and the memories they made together.

Darlene also had a special place in her heart for the children in her neighborhood. Her home became lovingly known as the “Kool-Aid House,” a place where neighborhood kids knew they were always welcome. She was someone they could count on for a friendly face, something to drink, a helping hand, or simply a safe and welcoming place to be.

She loved reading, listening to music, and caring for her plants. She took great joy in watching her plants grow and tending to them, just as she took joy in caring for the people around her. She also loved her dogs.

Darlene's greatest legacy will be the love and kindness she gave so freely. She will be deeply missed by her family, especially her beloved grandchildren, her friends, her neighbors, and the many lives she touched throughout the years.

Although she is no longer with us, the love she gave, the memories she created, and the kindness she showed to others will continue to live on in everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Sandra Young; her sister, Tammy Adams; her brother-in-law, Freddie Hicks.

Surviving family members include her husband, Charles Mason; her son, Kerry Epps (Lindsay); her son, Anthony Mason (Caitlyn Ward); her daughter, Misty Mason; her grandchildren: Maddie Epps, Evelyn Epps, Chloe Mason, Colton Mason, and Alaina Mason; her sisters-in-law: Alice Mason, Loretta Schuette, Gail Thomas, Sherry Cole, Michelle Helton, and Judy Stevenson; her brothers-in-law: Frank Adams, John Mason, Donnie Hicks, Allen Hicks, Richard Hicks, Doug Humphery, Bryan Meenen, Ricky Schuette, and Ricky Thomas; She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, other loved ones, and friends.

There will be a celebration of life service on Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 4pm at Hazel Green Funeral Home with Chaplain David Looper officiating. The family will receive friends an hour before the service.

Hazel Green Funeral Home is honored to read the family.