Darlene Loresa Whisenhunt

Darlene Loresa Payne Whisenhunt, 62, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away on October 24, 2025, in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born on August 4, 1963, in Anchorage, Alaska, to Dalton Elige Taylor Jr. and Dorothy Lucille Taylor.

Darlene lived in Texas, Oklahoma, Northwest Arkansas, and eventually made her home in Mountain Home. She was a creative and caring soul who loved crafting with clay, paint, fabric, or anything she could get her hands on. She enjoyed sewing, cooking for others, and gardening, spending many joyful hours bringing beauty and warmth to her home and to those around her.

She is survived by her life partner, Michael Callen; her children, Brandon Payne, and Taryn Whisenhunt Medina; her brother, Dale Taylor; and her sisters, Dorinda Kaduchak and Donna Caudill. She is also survived by her beloved grandchildren: Julien Medina, Raelyn Burnett, Kaydence Payne, Hunter Payne, Ansleigh Payne, Tyler Payne, and Brent Payne. She was preceded in death by her son, Bryan Payne, and her parents.

Darlene will be remembered for her creativity, her kindness, and her deep love for family. Her spirit will continue to live on in the many lives she touched and the memories she leaves behind.

Arrangements are by Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services - Mountain Home, Arkansas. Visit an online obituary and guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com.