Patricia Darlene Hoffman

Patricia "Darlene" (Alderman) Hoffman (64), daughter of Jeanette Alderman and the late Frank Alderman, passed away March 3, 2020, surrounded by family. A native to Florida, Darlene attended Southeast High School. Her love for Football, especially the Tampa Bay Bucs, led her into coaching football at the Bradenton Boys Club and coaching cheerleading for the Manatee Wildcats. She also volunteered many years at Hope Family Services. Survivors include her devoted husband, William "Bill" Hoffman; her two children, Jennifer (Cook) Bowen (Tim) and Jeffrey Cook (Sherry); four grandchildren, Aleesa Carter, Courtney Bowen, Lukias Cook and Mykah Bowen; two great-grandchildren, Finn Adams and Willow Bowen; three sisters, Diane Hackle (Frank), Betty Prater (Bruce) and Jan Alderman (Lisa). Visitation will be held from 6:00 PM-8:00 PM on Friday, March 6, 2020 at Griffith-Cline Funeral Home, 720 Manatee Ave. West, Bradenton, Florida. The funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at Grace Baptist Church, 509 26th Ave. East Bradenton, Florida.