Mildred Darlene Stevens, 84, Crane, Missouri went home to be with the Lord on October 7, 2026 in her home surrounded by family.

The daughter of Frank Bernice Mandrell and William Marie Young, Darlene was born May 17, 1942 in Gotebo, OK

Darlene's family relocated to Olton, TX where their family farmed and she attended school. Bobby Gene Carver and Mildred Darlene Mandrell were united in marriage on January 2, 1960, in Olton, TX. They moved to Lubbock, TX on January 3, 1960. Their first son, Bobby Lynn Carver, was born on March 28, 1961, followed by Ricky Dean Carver on July 3, 1963. In 1964, the family moved from Lubbock, TX to Guymon, OK to begin farming. Their daughter, Darla Devon Carver was born on September 20, 1964, in Guymon, OK where they farmed for the next 15 years. She was a lifelong member of the Assembly of God church.

Darlene moved to Modesto, CA where she met Truman S. Stevens. Darlene and Truman were united in marriage November 27, 1998, and had lived in Crane since 2001.

Darlene was a farmer's wife, babysat many children, managed a clothing store, worked at Veres International and Medical Arts Clinic in Guymon, OK. She continued in the medical field with Gould Medical in Modesto, CA and Cox South Hospital in Springfield, MO until retirement. She and Truman made great lifelong friends in Modesto, CA, including the Harry Belletto family and John Sprinkles, all part of the Belletto racing team. Darlene enjoyed growing her flowers, tending her plants, cooking, gardening, canning, and bird watching. She had a great love for her grandchildren (the older ones called Grammy and the younger ones called Meme) and great-grandchildren who all loved going to MeMe & Poppa's house.

Darlene was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Marie Mandrell. Her husband Truman Stevens; one brother Burl Don Mandrell; one son, Bobby Lynn Carver and a great grandchild, Lillian Carver.

Survivors include two brothers, DeVern Mandrell (Anita) of Olton, TX and Dennis Mandrell of Ridgecrest, CA; a son, Ricky Dean Carver of Guymon, OK; a daughter, Darla Devon Guerra (James) and their daughters, Delaynee Nixon (Jake) and Jaidyn Guerra all of Little Elm/Frisco, TX; daughter-in-law, Sheila Carver of Crane, MO; grandsons Flint Overton (Stacey) of Springfield, MO, and Frank Skylar Carver (Venice) of Crane, MO; granddaughters, Shaylyn Griffin (Augustus) of Billings, MO and Shandi Luney (Wyatt) of Crane, MO; seven great-grandchildren, Logan Carver, Tessa Griffin, Seth Griffin and Tucker Overton, Astrid Overton, Dottie Luney and two more on the way (Shandi & Delaynee); many nieces, nephews and many friends.

Graveside services will be held Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. in Crane Community Cemetery, Crane, MO under the care of Stumpff Funeral Home, Crane, MO.

The family would like to thank neighbors, Hank Bunch and Melissa Riggins, nurses, Lisa Read & Melanie McQueen of Cox South Hospital and Seasons Hospice for the exceptional care during this time.