Johnston, SC- Funeral Services for Ms. Stephanie Darlene Upson will be held 11:00am Friday January 19, 2024, at the Bland Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Willie D. Abney, Pastor / Officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Viewing will be 11:00am - 6:00pm. Thursday at the Amos & Sons Funeral Home.
Ms. Stephanie Darlene Upson, affectionately known as “Darlene” was born on November 12, 1972, to the late Mrs. Mary Deloris Upson Sweeting and the late Mr. Bob Williams. She transitioned from her earthly home to her heavenly home on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Self Regional Healthcare after a brief illness.
Darlene was educated in the Edgefield County Schools. After graduating from Strom Thurmond High School in 1991, she matriculated at Aiken Technical College and received an Associate Degree in Business and Legal Office. Then, she started her career at Security Finance Corporation, where she was the Finance Branch Manager. This career lasted for over 25 years.
At an early age, Darlene joined Bland Baptist Church, where she accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior and was an active member. If there was a song to sing, she sung it. If there was a tune, she hummed it. She was known for her gift of song. She sang at many weddings, receptions, funerals, and other events. The community knew her well for her ministry of song and her giving, loving spirit. Darlene also loved her family and was a dedicated Dallas Cowboys fan. Most of her spare time was spent with her cousins and family members. She will truly be missed.
She leaves to cherish her memories: her devoted and loving daughter, Janette Q. Upson; loving brother Patrick (Shermette) Upson; two beautiful grandchildren, Madison Upson-Pough and Miquel Pough, Jr.; one handsome nephew, Dominick (Shameko) Johnson; four caring nieces, Shannon Johnson, Asheton (Aaron) Asforis, Chelsea Gailliard, and Kaitlin Upson; two goddaughters, Ashley Williams and Gabrielle Brown and a host of kind cousins, family, and friends.