Bartow- Darlene Needham Walker, age 48, died Thursday, June 24, 2010, at her residence. Born December 10, 1961 in Lakeland, she was a longtime resident of the area. She attended Bethel Church of God. She was a volunteer with the Homewood residents in Sun City.
She was also a caretaker for her mother for several years. She was preceded in death by her father: Willie Paul Needham. She is survived by her daughter: Melissa D Walker of Winter Haven; son: Jessie Stoner of Winter Haven; mother: Geneva Needham of Bartow; three brothers: Joe Needham of Winter Haven; Randy Needham of Winter Haven; Frank Needham of Fort Myers; two sisters: Frances Simmons of Mulberry; Pat Glass of Winter Haven; two grandchildren: Damien Malto & Halie Bartley both of Winter Haven.