Darline E. Chastain

Darline E. Chastain, age 92, of Porum, Oklahoma, formerly of Shawnee, passed away Friday, April 18, 2025 in Muskogee, Oklahoma.

Darline was born April 5, 1933 in Ponca City, Oklahoma, the youngest of six children to Bert Augustus and Lucy Rodman. She married the love of her life, Melburn Chastain on October 7, 1955 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. They celebrated 43 years before his passing in 1998. Darline was raised in the Shawnee area. She and Melburn both worked at Tinker Field until their respective retirements. When she wasn't working, Darline loved to "Go." Whether shopping, visiting casinos, or camping, she liked to be active. She was also crafty with sewing and crochet needles. Family and friends loved her embroidery and crochet creations. Darline had a strong spiritual faith, looking forward to attending church each week she was able. Above all else, she adored her family and cherished the time they were able to spend with each other.

Survivors include her daughters, Kathy Glines and husband Kenneth of Porum, OK and Carol Hartman and husband Robert of Shawnee; granddaughters: Ashley Golda and husband Eric of Moore, OK, Jennifer McCabe and husband Mike of Clayton, NC, Tiffany Lok and husband Al of Great Falls, VA; and great-grandsons: Seth McCabe and Oliver Lok as well as a host of other nieces, nephews and friends.

Darline was preceded in death by her parents, Bert and Lucille Rodman, husband, Melburn, siblings, Mary James, Eugene Rodman, Betty Sampson, Oma Laughlin and Margaret Rackley, as well as her grandson, Curtis Snyder.

Friends and loved ones may pay their respects at the funeral home from 1-5pm Wednesday, April 23, 2025. A funeral ceremony to celebrate Darline's life will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, April 24, 2025 in the chapel at Walker Funeral & Cremation Service with Kurt Beauford officiating. Following the ceremony, Darline will be laid to rest beside her beloved husband Melburn at Fairview Cemetery in Shawnee.

Arrangements are under the direction of Walker Funeral & Cremation Service.