Delva "Darlene" Trundle

Delva “Darlene” Trundle, age 85, of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Darlene was born on August 24, 1940, in Dawson, Oklahoma, to Sherman Salisbury and Pansy Viola (Smith) Salisbury. She attended Union Schools in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Darlene dedicated much of her working life to serving others as a school bus driver. She began her career driving a bus for Broken Arrow Public Schools before later driving a dump truck for McMichael Trucking, where she met the love of her life, Billy Owen Trundle. She eventually returned to what she loved most, serving as a bus driver for Inola Public Schools. Altogether, Darlene spent 35 years safely transporting students and caring for the children entrusted to her each day.

On April 5, 1982, Darlene married Billy Owen Trundle in Miami, Oklahoma. Together they shared many wonderful years until his passing in 2007.

Darlene never met a stranger. She had a warm, welcoming personality and a gift for making everyone feel like family. She was a talented seamstress who loved quilting, reading, thrifting, and spending time with those she loved most. She also enjoyed square dancing, trying her luck at the casino, and traveling with her beloved companion, Jim Vandiver. Her kindness, generosity, and servant's heart left a lasting impression on everyone fortunate enough to know her.

She is survived by her daughter, Linda Swatsenbarg and husband, Ronald, of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; her son, Doug Scism of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; two grandchildren, Brandy Plowman and husband, Justin, and Brian Swatsenbarg; seven great-grandchildren, Tyler, Chloe, Kaleb, Olivia, Vivian, Evyn, and Jacob; her brother, Ricky Salisbury and wife, Joan; her sister, Freda Buttery; her dear companion, Jim Vandiver; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.

Darlene was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Owen Trundle; her parents, Sherman and Pansy Viola Salisbury; her infant son, Forrest Leon Scism; her brothers, J.R., Freddy, Leonard, and Delbert Salisbury; and her sisters, Flossie, Goldie, Sybil, and Dotsie.

Darlene will be remembered for her warm smile, her compassionate heart, her unwavering love for family, and the countless lives she touched throughout her life. Her legacy of kindness, friendship, and service will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.

Visitation will be from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at Brown’s Funeral Service in Coweta, Oklahoma. Services celebrating Darlene's life will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at Brown's Funeral Service Chapel in Coweta, Oklahoma. She will be laid to rest at Park Grove Cemetery in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.

The family encourages everyone attending the service to wear red in honor of Darlene, as it was her favorite color.

Family and friends are invited to share memories online at www.brownfamilycares.com. Darlene’s family entrusted her care and services to Brown’s Funeral & Cremation Service, 210 S. Broadway, Coweta, Oklahoma 74429, 918-486-5515.