Darlene passed away on Wednesday afternoon, September 16, 2020, at the Rainey Hospice House of Upstate South Carolina. She was 72 years old, a native of Pendleton, South Carolina, who resided in Anderson, South Carolina. Her beloved husband, Stephen J. Hopper, predeceased her. Darlene leaves behind many lifelong, loving friends and extended family; her devoted daughter, Ashley Jenkins, also of Anderson; and a sister, Sandra Carroll, of Washington, DC. She was a dedicated wife, mother, sister, friend and family member who will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Darlene was a graduate of T.L. Hanna High School, and she held a Bachelor of Science Degree from Anderson University. She was retired after 40 years of dedicated service to the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina and the Offices of Hon. G. Ross Anderson, Jr., Federal Judge. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at 11:00 am at Forest Lawn Memorial Park with Darryl Imperati officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to AnMed Health Cancer Center, AnMed Health Foundation, 800 N. Fant St., Anderson, SC 29621. Events Graveside Saturday, September 19, 2020 11:00AM Forest Lawn Memorial Park 2609 U. S. Highway 29 North Anderson , SC 29621 Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com Phone: (864) 225-1636 Final Resting Place Forest Lawn Memorial Park 2609 U. S. Highway 29 North Anderson , SC 29621