FRIEND, Darlene Belle - Age 94, of Flint, died August 11, 2018. No services will be held. Darlene was born April 30, 1924 in Dewey, OK, the daughter of Arthur and Kitty Skinner. She was married to Robert Dean Friend on April 30, 1955 in Flint and he preceded her in death on August 11, 1996. Darlene had worked at Alvin's and Vogue for over 30 years. She was a member of Central Church of the Nazarene. She is survived by her nephew, Donald and wife Pat Friend. She was also preceded in death by her parents; son, Robert D. Friend II; siblings, Dorothy, Donald, Sharon, Margaret and Gerald. Tributes may be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com