This slideshow celebrates the life of Darlene Raper Smothers who passed away on December 21, 2007. It includes many photos of Darlene from her childhood, family photos, wedding photos, vacations with family, and special events. The slideshow aims to honor Darlene's memory and wonderful spirit by sharing photos and memories that will make people smile when remembering her.

1. Celebrating the Life of Darlene Raper Smothers July 4, 1941 – Dec. 21, 2007 This slideshow is a celebration of her life. You are not allowed to cry…only to smile and remember her wonderful spirit. If you start crying…the slideshow will immediately STOP!! Share this with anyone who knew and loves her as much as we still do.

2. What a cute baby and toddler!! Darlene at 10 months old. Darlene with her mom.

3. Becoming such a beautiful woman!!

4. A Fantastic Family Taking care of her brothers and sisters.

5. So full of life!!!

6. More Family Photos Darlene with Shirley and Danny.

7. Sisters!!!

8. More Family Photos!! Garry, Darlene, Maw Hazel and Papaw Howard. Darlene, Janice, Shirley, David, Danny, and Garry.

9. The Shower and Wedding Photos Darlene at one of her wedding showers. She was a beautiful bride.

10. Family Wedding Photo Danny, Shirley, Papaw Howard, Darlene, Maw Hazel, David, Janice, and Garry.

11. The First Baby - Darla

12. Vacations

13. The 2 nd Baby – Joni Look closely…I’m in the belly!!!

14. A New Family

15. More Family Photos

16. A Loving Family

17. Our Trip to Hawaii!! Darlene won this because she was the best at her job!! Luckily, I got to go with her!! Yes, she is in a shower with her clothes on!!!  Me and mom, pretty in pink. Posing again!!

18. More of Hawaii Posing on the bed!!! HAHA Mom, Kim, and Carrie…the best of the best!!

19. Her trip to Charleston…with Dazzling Darla!!! No shower or bed poses this time!!!

20. Christmas…Mom’s favorite time of the year!!

21. Graduations!!

22. The baby girl gets married!!

23. She was always smiling!!

24. When you remember her, always remember to SMILE!! And to mom’s Wachovia friends… COME OUT SMILING!! Forever Smiling, Forever Beautiful