Drema Darlene Dunford, age 70, of Ivanhoe, VA, passed away Thursday May 2, 2024.  She was born in Galax, VA on September 21, 1953 to the late John Bowman and Geneva Funk.

She is survived by her children Todd Dunford and companion Crystal Mason of Ivanhoe, VA, Karen Dunford and Fiancé Richie Gentry of Ivanhoe, VA; Grandchildren Richard Levi Arnold, David Blake Dunford; Sisters Sharon(Kris) Householder of Apex, NC, Debbie (Dana) Blair of Ivanhoe, VA, Tonya (Mel) Barker of Sugar Grove, VA, Delena (Kevin) Sturgill of Marion, VA; and Several Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, May 5, 2024 at the Reese Funeral Home with the Jacqueline "Punkin" Bowers and Richie Gentry.  Interment will follow in the Fairview Methodist Church Cemetery in Ivanhoe.  The family will receive friends Sunday, May 5, 2024 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Reese Funeral Home.

Darlene lived life to the fullest "Her way" or "No way".  Following the Graveside committal all are welcome in the Fairview Methodist Church Fellowship Hall.

Reese Funeral Home is serving the Dunford family.