Darlena Rae Randolph, 75, of Ripley, WV, passed away March 30, 2025, in Pineview Nursing Home, Harrisville, WV, following an extended illness.

She was born December 29, 1949, in Given, WV, a daughter of the late Howard Austin and Katherine Rosalee (Casto) French. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughters, Mary Jeanell Southall and Sarah Danielle Randolph; brother, Howard Steven French.

She graduated from Ripley High School, was a homemaker, and was a former employee of Alpine in Ripley. She was a member of Grace Gospel Church in Ripley, WV, and enjoyed gospel music, cooking, and reading.

Survivors include her daughter, Melissa Dawn Randolph of Ripley; brother, Eddie French of Given and Andy French of Ripley; sisters, Jeanette Pritt of Given and Teresa Jo French of Fairplain; granddaughter, Midajah Rose Randolph of Ripley.

Service arrangements are pending and will be announced at a later date.

Arrangements provided by Casto Funeral Home, Evans, WV.

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