Darlene Swims

Darlene Swims, 69 of Mill Creek, WV departed this life on Friday, October 31, 2025, at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston, WV. She was born on January 30, 1956, in Ohio. She was preceded in death by her mother, Virginia (Blankenship) Vance; stepdad, Columbus Vance; sister, Peggy Farris; and sister, Connie Swims.

She loved spending time with her grandchildren and family and listening to country music.

Those left to cherish her loving memory includes her daughter, Tonya Mullins; son, Larry Swims; three grandchildren, Haley Mullins, Payten Swims, and Luke Swims; four brothers, Willie Johnson, Charles Johnson Columbus “JR” Vance, and Jimmy Vance; three sisters, Barbara Crum, Diana Maynard, and Debbie (Roger) Pullen; special niece, Charma (Eric) Thompson; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family and friends.

A visitation will be held from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm Sunday, November 2, 2025, at Collins Funeral Home Chapel in Switzer, WV.

In honoring her wishes, she will be cremated after the services.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Collins Funeral Home, Inc. of Switzer, WV.