Darlene I. Sturdavant, age 84 of Big Rapids, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2020. She was born February 21, 1935, in Reed City, the daughter of Clairsey and Gertrude (Moore) Bissett. Darlene was a lifetime member of the Third Avenue United Methodist Church in Big Rapids beginning with her baptism. She was active in the church serving as a trustee on the board. Darlene was a 1954 graduate of Evart High School. She married Robert Sturdavant on November 6, 1954 and together they raised their family in Big Rapids. Darlene was employed by Wolverine World Wide for 26 years, retiring as a supervisor. She enjoyed spending time outdoors; cross country skiing, camping, and riding motorcycles out west. Darlene and Robert toured the United States every year on their motorcycles. She was a talented seamstress and knitter. Darlene looked forward to winters with her sisters in Florida. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Darlene is survived by two children, Brenda (Terry) Carter of Stanwood and Robert "Bob" (Tracy) Sturdavant of Big Rapids; five grandchildren, Tori (fianc Cory), Terry "TJ" (girlfriend Billie), Tiegh "Bucky" (girlfriend Paige), Heidi (husband Mike), and Chad (wife Alyssa); 10 great-grandchildren, Leona, Declan, Kylie, Trenton, Evony, Matty, Emily, Megan, Charles, and Alexandria; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Robert Sturdavant, two sisters, Dorothy Bissett and Doris Hadley, and brother Darlton "Buck" Bissett. Funeral services will take place 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 24, 2020 at the Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home in Big Rapids with Pastor Devon Herrell officiating. The family will greet friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, January 23 at the funeral home. Darlene will be laid to rest at Highland View Cemetery in the Spring. Memorial contributions may be made to the Third Avenue United Methodist Church in Big Rapids. Share a memory or leave a condolence for the family by clicking the guestbook tab at www.daggettgilbertfuneralhome.com Funeral Service Friday, January 24, 2020 11:00 AM Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home 13985 Northland Drive Big Rapids,Michigan 49307 Visitation Thursday, January 23, 2020 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home 13985 Northland Drive Big Rapids,MI 49307