Darlene had made the request to her family that she would like for those who attend her funeral to please bring their Bibles to her service.
Darlene Kay Keeling Eldringhoff was the beloved baby girl of Reaber Eual Keeling and Mary Aileen (Stacy) Keeling. Born on December 26, 1953, she was the youngest of 3 children, Norma Estalee and Donald Eualdean being her older siblings. Darlene departed this life on March 23, 2023 making her age 69 years, 2 months and 25 days.
Darlene was united in marriage to her deeply cherished Maurice Eldringhoff for 25 years. She was a devoted mother to 3 children: William Joseph Ipock Jr., Jada Aileen Ipock Motsenbocker and Jesse Reaber Ipock. All of whom love her deeply for her steadfast love for the Lord, knees that were never afraid to bend in prayer and her unwavering example of Christ-like love.
Darlene was raised in Shannon County making wonderful memories with her with her parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and many-many cousins. The only thing more important to her than family was loving and serving the Lord. Darlene gave her heart and life to God at a very young age. She never lost or forgot the joy of her salvation. She would continue to serve Him as she raised her family and worked diligently while honoring Him in all things. Her ability to play piano was a beautiful gift that she devoted to worshipping her Heavenly Father and praising the name of Jesus. She attended Flatwoods Church of God of Prophecy for many years and most recently continued to serve in worship ministry at First Assembly of God in Eminence, MO.
Darlene never missed an opportunity to witness the love of God and hope in Jesus Christ. Her witness and testimony were given freely and boldly to her children, grandchildren, friends, co-workers and anyone else who cracked that door open. Her ministry also included using her skills as a seamstress to make prayer cloths and prayer shawls. Her belief in the power of prayer led her to bless many people during some of their most difficult and vulnerable moments. She never took credit for any of the talents she possessed but gave all the glory to God. She truly looked forward to seeing her Savior face-to-face.
Darlene was reunited with her Savior as well as her parents, Reaber and Aileen Keeling; her husband, Maurice Jude Eldringhoff; her siblings, Don Keeling and Estalee Smith and a host of grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and beloved friends.
She is survived by her 3 children and their spouses: William Joseph (Jody) Ipock Jr and wife Kayla, Jada Aileen (Ipock) Motsenbocker and husband Harley and Jesse Reaber Ipock; 15 grandchildren, Steele (Faith), Dilan (Celena), Mikayla (Zachary), Destin, Jenna, Morgan, Korin (Bryanna), Kamen (Kassi), Makenzie and Kaleb as well as 9 great-grandchildren and numerous other family members and friends. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians, 13:13
