Darlene Ann Werner (Strampp-Cottrell-Gullo) born April 5, 1963, to James K and Hannah Laura Strampp of Chicago.  Her father proceeded her in death in 1996.  Her mother retired and moved to Melbourne, FL and Darlene moved to Florida to be close to her Mother.

Darlene went to Rich South High School, in Richton Park, IL and completed her education with classes while attending local colleges.  She worked in retail and fast food, working her way to management.  She retired from Bealls FL retail due to health issues and managed 2 stores for the company. Most recently she served as a volunteer at Homes Regional Hospital in the cheer cart division.

She is survived by her daughter, Amber Keipe, who lives in North Carolina, where she now attends the Police Academy of North Carolina to become a Police Officer.  She is also survived by her mother, Hannah Laura Strampp and her brother John Strampp, both of Melbourne, FL and a brother Michael Strampp of Mulberry, FL and also an aunt, cousins, nieces and nephews now living in Illinois.

The service for Darlene will be held at Davis Seawinds Funeral Home on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at 1:30pm with Clergy from Unity Church of Melbourne.