05/18/2026
Dalene Renee Hall, age 40, of Okmulgee, Oklahoma, passed away on May 13, 2026, in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. She was born on April 30, 1986, in Ada, Oklahoma, and lived a life marked by love, strength, and a spirited devotion to the people who were blessed to know her.
Dalene was a loving daughter, mother, sister, and companion whose presence brought warmth and energy to every room she entered. She was known for her adventurous spirit, her open heart, and the deep care she showed to her family and friends. Those who knew her best will remember her as someone who embraced life with enthusiasm and who met each day with a loving nature and a strong sense of self.
She studied nursing and earned an associate degree, reflecting her desire to learn, to care for others, and to build a meaningful future. Her education was a source of pride, and it spoke to the compassion and determination that shaped her life. Dalene carried herself with resilience and a giving heart, and she touched the lives of many through her kindness and the sincerity of her love.
Music was one of the joys of her life, and she loved going to concerts whenever she had the opportunity. She found happiness in the energy of music and in the memories created through shared experiences. Above all else, she especially loved her children with a passion that defined her life and gave her purpose. Her devotion to them was unwavering, and her love for them was evident in all she did.
Dalene loved to dance, and she found joy in going shopping. She also enjoyed crafts, taking the kids to the park and doing various activities with them. She loved going to the Cheesecake Factory and various places with Liz and also spending time with Uncle Tommy.
She was preceded in death by her father, Dale Hall; her mother, Renee Kelly; her paternal grandparents; and her maternal grandparents. Their memories remained close to her heart throughout her life, and their influence was part of the foundation that helped shape the person she became.
Dalene is survived by her son, Dane Hernandez-VanWinkle, of the home; her son, Rextin Spears, of the home; and her daughter, Vivian Renee Spears, of the home. She is also survived by her brother, Chad Smith, of Okmulgee, Oklahoma; her sister, Michelle Hargrave, of Edmond, Oklahoma; her sister, Lyndsey Gill, of Jenks, Oklahoma; and her significant other, Jonathon Hernandez-VanWinkle, of the home. Her family was the center of her world, and her love for them will remain a lasting comfort in the days ahead.
She is also survived by her stepfather, Bill Harrison of Modesto, California. Dalene is also survived by her nieces and nephews, in which she adored, Rylee Dean of Edmond, Oklahoma, Madelynn Smith of Edmond, Oklahoma, Anthony Gonzalez of Modesto, California, Andrew Gonzalaez of Jenks, Oklahoma, Davis Hargrave of Edmond, Oklahoma, and Aubrey Gonzalez of Jenks, Oklahoma.
Dalene will be remembered for the way she lived her life with spirit, courage, and affection. She was adventurous in the way she approached the world, loving in the way she treated others, and spirited in the way she carried herself through both joy and hardship. Her memory will continue to live on in the hearts of those who loved her, especially in the lives of her children, who were the light of her life.
Though her time on earth was far too short, Dalene Renee Hall leaves behind a legacy of love, family, and treasured memories. Her life was a gift, and her presence will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Services were under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Wetumka, Oklahoma.
Online condolences may be made at www.ParksBrothersFuneralHome.com.
