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Obituary For Furillo Darlene Mason
Furillo Darlene Mason was born November 21, 1956 to Mary Frainces Mason and the late James Russell Mason. She peacefully transitioned this life May 6, 2021 at Richland Memorial Hospital in Columbia, South Carolina. She was known by most as Darlene.
Darlene was born in Gastonia, North Carolina and attended public schools there, but received her GED from Gaston College in Gastonia, North Carolina and continued to pursue a Business Administration Associates Degree at Gaston College.
Darlene was in the Job Corps in Kentucky, which furthered prepared her for work in the Social Work Administrative Field and OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration). She worked for OSHA statewide in Columbia, South Carolina until her health declined.
Darlene was a member of Full Gospel Word And Worship Center in Columbia, South Carolina where she served faithfully until her health declined. She was a warrior in the Lord as she gave her life to the Lord at an early age. She loved to sing and even write music.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Furman Lee Mason and her father, James Russell Mason.
She leaves to cherish her memory: her son; Furman Lee Mason, who she named after her deceased brother, mother; Mary Frainces Mason, one grandson; Isaiah, three brothers; Rev. Dr. James L. Mason (Marilyn), Ken F. Mason, Philip E. Mason, two sisters; Frances Y. Mason, Felicia K. Mason, a host of other nieces, nephew, and other family and friends. Furillo Darlene Mason was born November 21, 1956 to Mary Frainces Mason and the late James Russell Mason. She peacefully transitioned this life May 6, 2021 at Richland Memorial Hospital in Columbia, South Carolina. She was known by most as Darlene.
Darlene was born in Gastonia, North Carolina and attended public schools there, but received her GED from Gaston College in Gastonia, North Carolina and continued to pursue a Business Administration Associates Degree at Gaston College.
Darlene was in the Job Corps in Kentucky, which furthered prepared her for work in the Social Work Administrative Field and OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration). She worked for OSHA statewide in Columbia, South Carolina until her health declined.
Darlene was a member of Full Gospel Word And Worship Center in Columbia, South Carolina where she served faithfully until her health declined. She was a warrior in the Lord as she gave her life to the Lord at an early age. She loved to sing and even write music.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Furman Lee Mason and her father, James Russell Mason.
She leaves to cherish her memory: her son; Furman Lee Mason, who she named after her deceased brother, mother; Mary Frainces Mason, one grandson; Isaiah, three brothers; Rev. Dr. James L. Mason (Marilyn), Ken F. Mason, Philip E. Mason, two sisters; Frances Y. Mason, Felicia K. Mason, a host of other nieces, nephew, and other family and friends. Furillo Darlene Mason was born November 21, 1956 to Mary Frainces Mason and the late James Russell Mason. She peacefully transitioned this life May 6, 2021 at Richland Memorial Hospital in Columbia, South Carolina. She was known by most as Darlene.
Darlene was born in Gastonia, North Carolina and attended public schools there, but received her GED from Gaston College in Gastonia, North Carolina and continued to pursue a Business Administration Associates Degree at Gaston College.
Darlene was in the Job Corps in Kentucky, which furthered prepared her for work in the Social Work Administrative Field and OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration). She worked for OSHA statewide in Columbia, South Carolina until her health declined.
Darlene was a member of Full Gospel Word And Worship Center in Columbia, South Carolina where she served faithfully until her health declined. She was a warrior in the Lord as she gave her life to the Lord at an early age. She loved to sing and even write music.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Furman Lee Mason and her father, James Russell Mason.
She leaves to cherish her memory: her son; Furman Lee Mason, who she named after her deceased brother, mother; Mary Frainces Mason, one grandson; Isaiah, three brothers; Rev. Dr. James L. Mason (Marilyn), Ken F. Mason, Philip E. Mason, two sisters; Frances Y. Mason, Felicia K. Mason, a host of other nieces, nephew, and other family and friends. Furillo Darlene Mason was born November 21, 1956 to Mary Frainces Mason and the late James Russell Mason. She peacefully transitioned this life May 6, 2021 at Richland Memorial Hospital in Columbia, South Carolina. She was known by most as Darlene.
Darlene was born in Gastonia, North Carolina and attended public schools there, but received her GED from Gaston College in Gastonia, North Carolina and continued to pursue a Business Administration Associates Degree at Gaston College.
Darlene was in the Job Corps in Kentucky, which furthered prepared her for work in the Social Work Administrative Field and OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration). She worked for OSHA statewide in Columbia, South Carolina until her health declined.
Darlene was a member of Full Gospel Word And Worship Center in Columbia, South Carolina where she served faithfully until her health declined. She was a warrior in the Lord as she gave her life to the Lord at an early age. She loved to sing and even write music.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Furman Lee Mason and her father, James Russell Mason.
She leaves to cherish her memory: her son; Furman Lee Mason, who she named after her deceased brother, mother; Mary Frainces Mason, one grandson; Isaiah, three brothers; Rev. Dr. James L. Mason (Marilyn), Ken F. Mason, Philip E. Mason, two sisters; Frances Y. Mason, Felicia K. Mason, a host of other nieces, nephew, and other family and friends.
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
PLACE: Costner Funeral Home Chapel 2425 W. Franklin Blvd. Gastonia, North Carolina 28052
DATE: Wednesday, May 12, 2021 TIME: Private
BURIAL: Rose Hill Cemetery Gastonia, North Carolina
Public viewing will be at the funeral home Tuesday from 3:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M.
Guest Book
Ms. Darlene was truly a blessing. I can still remember her comments during School of the Bible at her local church, Full Gospel Word and Worship Center.
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We will keep the family in prayer knowing God is the God of all comfort with much love Lora Adams Darby
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Vanessa Craig Wilson
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I knew Darlene from school.we lost touch for years.sorry to hear of her passing. May she R.I.P.
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I remember Darlene from school hadn't seen her in years.sorry to hear of her passing.may she R.I.P
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Praying for the peace and comfort of the Mason family during this time. I got to know Ms. Darlene during her time on the Victory Praise Singers. Many of her inspired songs we would minister on the team and she was a stickler to us singing it the way she wrote it. Even in her correction she was sweet, direct and soft spoken. She also had an impeccable ear to pick up whether a "gospel" song was truly what it was proclaiming especially if it had samples of secular music in it. Even when she stopped singing, when I would see her in church she was ALWAYS so encouraging! I am so glad New Years Eve I had the opportunity to tell her I love her via conversation with Pastor Hinton. She will truly be missed! Much love to you all!
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You were such a Nice lady. With a Sweet Spirit. And a Beautiful smile. Was a pleasure getting to know you and chat with at times
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Furman, it was truly a pleasure to have gotten to know your mom. We shared many hours on-the-job at SC OSHA as co-workers, and later as friends. I last spoke with your mom back in March of this year. I will cherish that conversation always. I pray that the loving memories of your mom will comfort you during this difficult time. May Almighty God pour out His Grace and Peace upon you, Isaiah, Ms. Francis, and the entire family. Love to all of you, Ms. Iris Moyd
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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
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