Darlene Leake, 62 of Apex, NC passed on October 16, 2019 at Carillon Assisted Living in Raleigh, NC. She leaves to cherish her memories from her union with Charles Leake, one son, Dallas, of Atlanta, Georgia; two daughters, Julia (David) of Knightdale, NC, and Candice (Branden) of Fuquay-Varina, NC; six grandchildren, Desmond, Julian, Dylen, Melody, David, and Devin; eight siblings, Diane of Newark, New Jersey; Carl Lee of Raleigh, NC; Linda of Garner, NC; Marilyn (Donnie) of Apex, NC; Reginald (Janet) of Raleigh, NC; Marlene (Raymond) of Raleigh, NC; Beverly (Vernon) of Fuquay-Varina, NC; and Darrish (Linelle) of Fuquay-Varina, NC; a special friend of 42 years, Myrna Clarice Munchus, and Ruby McDonald; and a host nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Visitation: 1:30 - 2:00 pm Sunday, October 20, 2019 at St. Mary's Freewill Baptist Church in Apex, NC 27539

Life Celebration: 2:00 pm Sunday, October 20, 2019 at St. Mary's Freewill Baptist Church, 9305 Holly Springs Road in Apex, NC 27539 (Pastor Willie Hunter, Jr)