Furillo Darlene Mason Obituary in Gastonia at Costner Funeral Home | Gastonia, NC
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Furillo Darlene Mason

Passed 05/06/2021

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.


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