Darlene was born on October 13, 1955, in Tampa, FL to James Junior Black and Lillie Mae Stewart Black. She loved dancing and cooking, and hosting family events.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lillie Mae Stewart Black, and James Black Jr.

Darlene leaves precious memories in the hearts of her husband, James Paulk; children, Navarra Jackson (Louvenia), Herbert Baker (Wanda), Markei Paulk (Arnessa), Shawn Paulk, Sheranda Paulk, Jamie Graves, and Eric Paulk; grandchildren, Naji Baker, Isaiah Baker, Iyanna Slaughter, Daquaysha Keeter, Daquan Adams, Markei Paulk, Markel Paulk, Makai Paulk, and other grandchildren; sisters, Elouise Tarver, Joyce Henry (Isaac), Mary Smart, Janet Smith, Denise Bradford, Kay Crum, Twila Lowman, Barbara Tripp; brothers, Churmie Clayton Black and James Black;a loving aunt, Cottie Mae Starks; a dear friend, Rose Marie Francis; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Visitation
Aikens Funeral Home
Friday, October 29, 2021
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
2708 E Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
Tampa, Florida 33610

Funeral Service
Exciting Faith Alive Church
Saturday, October 30, 2021
3:00 PM
5705 E 32nd Ave,
Tampa, FL 33619