Darlene Cassanova Obituary (1960 - 2026) - Fayetteville, North Carolina

Darlene Cassanova, beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2026, at the age of 65. A devoted Christian and faithful believer in our Lord Jesus Christ, Darlene lived her life guided by grace, love, and service to others. Born on November 4, 1960, to her loving parents, James and Joyce Stewart, she grew up surrounded by family and carried those strong Christian and family values with her throughout her entire life. Darlene was the devoted wife of Tommy Cassanova her high school sweetheart, with, whom she shared many beautiful years of marriage. She was the cherished mother of her two daughters, oldest daughter Miranda Cassanova-Nunley and youngest daughter Stacey Cassanova Lopez. She was a loving mother-in-law to Charles Nunley and Anthony Lopez and the incredibly proud grandmother of her two grandsons, Brett and Gabriel Nunley. Her family was her greatest pride and joy, and she dedicated her life to nurturing, supporting, and loving them unconditionally. Known for her profound love of nursing, Darlene touched countless lives through her care, compassion, and dedication to helping others—truly living out her calling to serve. She leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and beautiful memories that will be forever treasured by her husband, Tommy; her daughters, Miranda and Stacey; her sons-in-law, Charles and Anthony her grandsons, Brett and Gabriel; her parents, James and Joyce Stewart; her brother, James Stewart II, and his wife, Lisa Stewart; her nephew, James Stewart III; her great-nephew, James IV; and a wide circle of deeply grieving relatives, friends, and colleagues. While she will be deeply missed, her family takes comfort in knowing she is resting peacefully in the arms of her Savior.