It's with deep sadness and heavy hearts we announce the passing of a mother, sister, aunt, and friend, Apostle Darlene Rouse-King, 69, a resident of Summerville, SC entered eternal rest on Thursday, August 10, 2023.  She was the daughter of the late John Kinlaw and Virginia Mitchell.

The relatives and friends of Apostle Darlene Rouse-King are invited to attend a Homegoing Service on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at 11:00AM, in Faith Tabernacle Church of Zion, Baptist Church, 5667 Dorchester Road, North Charleston, SC 29418.

Apostle Darlene Rouse- King is survived by her loving and devoted children: Abdiva Baxter, Saadia Hawkins, and Kendale Kinlaw, those of her siblings; John Kinlaw and Carolyn Grant, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends are invited to attend her last religious rites.  Friends may call Mt. Zion Church, 4601 West Montague Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29406 on Friday evening, August 18, 2023, from 6:00-8:00PM.  A Christian Wake will be held from 7:00-8:00PM, Interment Private.  Due to COVID-19; everyone is required to wear a face mask and practice social distancing. Arrangements entrusted to NORTH AREA FUNERAL HOME, 4784 Gaynor Avenue, North Charleston, SC. 29405.  Telephone 843 744-7511. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/charleston