Diane Hill, 58, of Hamilton, Ohio passed away in Hospice care on July 28, 2018 with family and friends at her bed side. She passed peacefully and wasn’t afraid and simply wanted to go home and be with her “man” Russell.

Diane was born in Hamilton, Ohio on August 4, 1959 to Miranda Kirby and Theodore Kirby Jr. She went to Knox County school in Knoxville, TN and soon moved to Hamilton, Ohio where she would raise four beautiful daughters and meet her true love and friend Russell Baker.

Diane is preceded in death by her father Theodore Kirby Jr., brothers Tim & David Kirby, sister Linda Sue Kirby and lifetime partner Russell Baker.She is survived by her mother Miranda Kirby, sister Tammy Kirby, brother Teddy Kirby, daughters Yulaunda Kiser, Andrea Mcintosh, Chaundra Hornsby-Knick and Marissa Baker, son in laws Scott Kiser, Michael Mcintosh and Justin Knick, grandchildren Sydney Hensley, Donavan Kiser, Jayce Mcintosh, Katelyn Kiser, Ian Hendrix, Logan Kiser, Tucker Knick, William Kiser, Waylin, Lanie and Madelynn Trauthwein and many other loving family and friends.

Diane said that when she passed she wanted to be a butterfly. Its said that when you see a butterfly its someone you love in heaven, reminding you of them and giving you a reason to remember all the beautiful memories you shared with them. Just living is not enough, one must have sunshine, freedom and a little flower said the butterfly. She will be forever missed and forever in our hearts. Until we meet again our lovely butterfly!!

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday August 18th at 9:00 a.m. at God’s Temple located at 3600 Millikin Road Hamilton, Ohio 45011.Private graveside service to follow. 

Professional arrangements entrusted to W.E. Lusain Funeral Home.