Darlene Nicole Payne was born April 5, 1984 to Tamela Payne. She departed this life on Sunday, January 8, 2012.

 Darlene was educated in the Pittsburgh Public School System. She went to Duff’s Business Institute for Medical Insurance, Billing and Coding. Darlene accepted the Lord at an early age. She was baptized and was a member of the Church of God and Saints of Christ where she was a member of the church choir. 

 She would always help out in anyway she could. She enjoyed working at the church’s Soup Kitchen, helping to feed those less fortunate. Darlene could always be found helping wherever needed. Darlene always had a smile on her face. She loved all the children in the church. She loved her nieces and nephews like they were her own. She was a caring and thoughtful person; putting the needs of others above her own. She always looked out for her mother and grandmother. She loved her sister even when they would argue. She was full of Life and Joy. Darlene will be truly missed. 

 Darlene Nicole Payne leaves to mourn her loss; her loving Mother -Tamela Payne; Grandmother -Cynthia Jefferson (Reuben); Grandfather - Allen Richards, Sr., Sister - Denise; five nieces and nephews (“My Babies”) - Jamar, Jasmer, Janisa, Jaymer, Jasean; Three Aunts - Bernice, Cynthia, and Tracy; Five Uncles - Michael, Reuben, Kevin, Brian and Allen, Jr.; Two Great Uncles Bobby and Ronnie; a host of other relatives and friends.