TARPON SPRINGS, Fla. — Darlene Macomber James Clark, 63, of Tarpon Springs, Fla., passed away Thursday, July 12, after a long and courageous battle with illness.

She was a youth director for several years and dedicated her life to working with youths and giving them guidance.

She was predeceased by a brother, Kervin Macomber; and granddaughter, Winter Dinh.

She is survived by husband, James Clark; daughters Jennifer James MacDougal and Amber James; parents, Alden and Peggy Macomber; brother, Kelley Macomber (and wife Judi); sister, Diane M. Jordan (and husband Blaine); grandchildren Margaret and Meghann James, Kneko and Khiem Dinh; great-grandchildren Jayda and Addie McNeal.

A private family celebration of life was held Tuesday, July 17, in Tarpon Springs.