Darlene passed away Aug 30, 2019 at the carpenter house in Baton Rouge. She was born October 5, 1948 at Hotel Dieu in New Orleans and lived the first years of her life in the New Orleans/Metairie area. The last years were lived in the Prairieville/Hope Villa area on scenic Bayou Manchac. Darlene is survived by her husband, Ronald Dale Smith: Brother, Douglas J. Elfer Jr. and Sister-in-law Stephanie: Sister Debra “Cookie” Pecquet: and a daughter Kim Marie Perniciaro. Grand children include Mark Cambre Jr. and wife Emily: Kevin Cambre: Randy Gallagher Jr. and wife Ashley: Jesse Weston: Justin Weston: Jake Weston: Katie Lynn Watson: one great grandchild, Reece Gallagher: and many nieces, nephews, and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, Douglas J & Shirley B Elfer Sr and a daughter, Lisa A Cambre. Darlene dearly loved all of her family and friends. She had a passion for cooking, putting jig-saw-puzzles together, and keeping things in her life organized. Darlene was a beautiful woman. She was truly a humble, meek, and obedient child of God. No words can describe the feelings of our loss. We will love her forever. The family and friends will gather for a memorial celebration of her life at a later date. Family and friends that would like to give a gift to honor her life and memory please visit https://www.inlieuof.com/st-amant/darlene-m-smith Arrangements with Church Funeral Services and Crematory