Isabelle Darlene Hepler Gaines, 64, of Covington, died Sunday, September 15, 2024 at LewisGale Medical Center in Salem.

Darlene was born October 16, 1959, in Alleghany County, a daughter of the late Thomas P. and Isabelle Paxton Hepler. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby W. Gaines, Sr.; and a niece, Angie Nicely.

Darlene was a consummate homemaker and loved cooking and sewing for her family.

Survivors include her daughter, Amanda (Kenny) Clifford; a son, Bobby (Trista) Gaines, Jr.; a granddaughter, Kayleigh Isabelle Gaines; one sister, Kathy (Wade) Givens; two brothers, Larry (Bonnie) Hepler and Gary (Kim) Hepler, all of Covington; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Arritt Funeral Home with the Rev. David Brown officiating. The family will receive their friends on Wednesday night from 6:00 to 7:00 PM at Arritt Funeral Home.

Interment will be made in Lonestar Cemetery.

Arritt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Friends wishing to send condolences online may do so at arrittfuneralhome.com