Darlene Hendershot , 80, Minot, died Tuesday, December 1, 2015, in her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Darlene was born March 2, 1935, in Minot, ND to John and Sena (Hanson) Hoellinger. She grew up and was educated in Minot, graduating from St. Leo's High School in 1953. She attended Minot Business College completing her degree in 1954.

Darlene was united in Holy Matrimony to Jerald Hendershot June 30, 1956, in Minot. Her career in office administration began at Russ Accounting, a position she held for five years until the blessing of a large family became her priority.

She returned to the workforce, working at JC Penney for a time until she moved into an administrative secretary position for the IBEW Local #714 in 1976, retiring in 1997.

Darlene was a charter member of Little Flower Catholic Church, Minot, where she served faithfully in the Confraternity of Christian Women and volunteered in many areas of the church and community over the years. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America and belonged to the Women of the Moose Lodge in Minot.

Darlene cherished her time spent at their home on Lake Audubon. She was often found reading a book or planning their next travel destination. Darlene loved to cook and host many gatherings, enjoying the precious time spent with her family and friends. Darlene was an avid Minnesota Twins fan and attended many sporting activities of her grandchildren. She will be truly missed for all that she was to our family and her many friends.

Darlene's family includes her loving husband of 59 years, Jerald, Minot; children, Bob (Stacey)Hendershot, West Palm Beach, FL, Dennis Hendershot, Phoenix, AZ, Debra (Larry) Gebur, Morrison, IL, Dave (Kelly) Hendershot and Pam (Blake) McKay, both of Minot, ND; grandchildren, Corey Hendershot, Braden (Lisa) Hendershot, Jordan Hendershot, Camille Gebur, Chauncy (Kelly) Hendershot, Seth Hendershot, Abbie McKay and Brett McKay; great-grandchildren, Gage Gebur, Abram and Penelope Hendershot, Adalyn Hendershot; sisters, Eileen Skowronek, Minot and Donna Hott, The Villages, FL; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Darlene was preceded in death by her parents, son, Ron, grandson, Ronald and sisters, Genevieve and Angeline.

Mass of Christian Burial: Friday, December 4, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Therese, Church of the Little Flower, Minot.
Vigil Prayer Service: Thursday, December 3, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in the Church.
Interment: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot.
Visitation: Thursday from 2:00-4:00 p.m. in Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot, and from 5:30-7:00 p.m. in the Church.
In lieu of plants and flowers, memorials are preferred to Little Flower Church Confraternity, Minot; Trinity Health Hospice or Trinity Health Cardio/Pulmonary Rehab, Minot.