Darlene Ganner

GANNER, Mrs. Darlene Ada - Age 74, passed away Monday, February 15, 2010 at Doctors Hospital of Michigan.Family hour 10:30a.m. Monday, February 22, 2010 from the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 268 N. Perry St., with funeral service commencing immediately at 11a.m. Dr. Tanner Schofield-Cole officiating. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery, 216 University Dr. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the funeral home 10:30a.m. Monday. Mrs. Ganner will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, and may be viewed from 12Noon-5p.m. Sunday. Mrs. Darlene Ada Parr-Ganner was born May 8, 1935 in Pontiac, Michigan to the late Samuel and Corinne Parr. She was the second of five daughters. She made her transition to her heavenly home on Monday, February 15, 2010. She received her education through the Pontiac School System. Darlene held several jobs over the years: Nurses Aide, Teacher’s Aide at McCarrol School, homemaker; and even babysitting for many children of Pontiac. Affectionately known as "Aunt Darlene," she gave much of her time caring for her nieces and nephews. Darlene began raising her nephew, Jeffery Dickerson from a very young age, and Dylan was very close to her heart. She was godmother to Gus Jr. and Julia’s first born, Augustus "Gussy" Mindingall III. She met the love of her life, Aaron Ganner and they were married on May 16, 1960 nearly fifty years ago and she remained faithful till the end. Sister Darlene was baptized in Jesus Name and received the gift of the Holy Ghost in the year 1962, at the Apostolic Faith Mission, under the leadership of the late Overseer Vivian Mindingall. Sister Darlene was the Young Peoples Chairman for many years, a position that was near and dear to her heart. She loved the young people and they truly loved her. This bond remains true until this day. To know Sis. Darlene was to love her. She sponsored the "Band of Love" and the saints had so much fun whenever we gathered together. Sis. Darlene was happy and excited about "Jesus" and was glad to be saved, and she would tell you so. She loved the Lord with all her heart. Some of her favorite songs were "When I think of the Goodness of Jesus" and "He’s the Great I Am" among many. Over the years, she joined Deliverance Mission Apostolic Faith Church under the leadership of the late Elder Robert Williams and Dist. Elder Chester Hendon, but later moved her membership to Calvary Apostolic Tabernacle of Praise under the leadership of Dr. Tanner Schofield-Cole. While at Calvary, she remained faithful until her sickness took its course, but through it all she "loved the Lord." Remaining to treasure her precious memories are her husband, Aaron Ganner; granddaughter, Kenyotta Gilmore; great-grandsons, Kahlil, Armoan and Jamere; four sisters, Gwendolyn McClinton, Samuella Hatchett, Zelia Parker and Sue Ann Parr; sister-in-law, Thelma McClellan; brother-in-law, Thomas Richey; and a host of nieces and nephews; including special nephew that she raised, Jeffery Dickerson; and the saints and friends. Sis. Darlene will be missed dearly by all but never forgotten. She truly was a "Jewel" indeed.

Darlene Ganner

May 8, 1935 - February 15, 2010