Darlene S. Cardwell

Darlene S. Cardwell, 81, of Sioux City, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at a local nursing home.  A funeral service will be held Monday, October 12 at 10:30 A.M. at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel.  Visitation will be Sunday from 2-4:00 P.M. at the funeral home.  Burial will be at Logan Cemetery.  Online condolences may be made to www.meyerbroschapels.com.

Darlene was born on May 31, 1939 in Mitchell, SD to George and Caroll (Mills) Draisey.  She came to Sioux City as a child and lived there ever since.  She was united in marriage to Gaylan Edwards and together they were blessed with 5 children.  She later married Richard Cardwell.  Darlene worked in housekeeping at several area nursing homes, retiring from Holy Spirit.  Darlene was a natural caretaker, caring for many people in their homes.  She was a member of Crescent Park United Methodist Church and enjoyed gambling, dancing, roller skating when she was younger, traveling, coffee and listening to country music.  She could be seen throughout Sioux City often walking or riding the city buses, always making friends with the bus drivers.

Those left to honor her memory include her children: Craig Edwards, Texas City, TX, Carla Edwards, Cindy Edwards (Tim Lester), Gaylan Edwards, Rodney Edwards, all of Sioux City; 14 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; sister, Caron (Larry) Dalton, LeMars, IA; and several nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents and siblings: Robert Draisey, Marilyn Bandza, Kenneth Draisey and infant brother Harold Draisey.