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Diane Williams was our mom and best friend.  Words will never be enough to express the impact she has had on our lives and on the lives of those she touched daily.  She was passionate about everything - her family, her life and her work.  On Wednesday, May 20, 2020, Diane lost her 7-year battle with colon cancer.  She fought till the very end.   We will forever be thankful for her presence in our lives, and have faith that she will continue to be part of all that we do.  She is watching over us; she is all around us and she will remain in our hearts indefinitely.  Her memory will continue to live on in those she held closest - her children (Michael, Drew and Amanda) and her grandchildren (Spencer and Elijah).

Our family will not be holding a memorial/funeral in the traditional sense; our mom did not want this.  Instead, we will be holding a private burial-at-sea in Fort Lauderdale, Fl, her home for over 25 years.  We will spread her ashes in the ocean as living in FL, the beach was one of her absolute favorite places.

Diane wished that in lieu of flowers/gifts, donations of any size be considered in an effort to continue funding colon cancer research and also to help those currently fighting the disease.  Colorectal Cancer Alliance
May 22, 2023
May 22, 2023
You are missed Diane. Such a beautiful soul. Continue resting in pardise. During the pandemic things was so hard for me. You called me and encourage me. I will never forget that. love and miss you

Carlene.
May 21, 2023
May 21, 2023
Beautiful soul, continue to Rip l miss you a lot
May 20, 2023
May 20, 2023
Ms Diane Williams,

It was a privilege to have you as a coordinator and work with you then you disappeared.
You are gone from our sight but not from our minds. You are not forgotten.
We will always remember you.
February 11, 2023
February 11, 2023
Beautiful souls never die Diana was! Will forever be remembered!❣
February 10, 2023
February 10, 2023
Happy birthday in heaven Ms Diane, May your soul continue to Rip. I miss you my irreplaceable cordinator ever.
February 10, 2023
February 10, 2023
Happy Heavenly birthday Ms Diane you will be forever missed
May 21, 2022
May 21, 2022
I miss you so much Ms Diane, things are not the same ever since you left us, my best coordinator ever. May your soul continue to Rip.
May 20, 2022
May 20, 2022
My best coordinator,my good listener and advisor, I will always remember your voice and miss you.Rest in perfect peace
February 10, 2022
February 10, 2022
Happy Heavenly Birthday Diane! I know you and Lisa are having a great time together, but I have to tell you... I miss her so much! Saturday will be 9 months since she came to stay with you and God. I still cry everyday. 
February 10, 2022
February 10, 2022
Diane, I miss our phone calls and I think of you often.  I know heaven has an angel up there because you were an angel down here. Now you and my brother (Robbie)as everyone called him are up there together. May you both RIP. I LOVE YOU . Georgia
February 10, 2022
February 10, 2022
Gone but not forgotten, Ms Diane! Continue to enjoy your birthday with the celestial beings.
February 10, 2022
February 10, 2022
Happy birthday to you Ms Diane, My best coordinator ever, l miss you so much, May your soul continue to RIP.
February 10, 2022
February 10, 2022
Thought of you all week long, remembering birthdays when you were little. May your memory be a blessing to all who loved you.
May 20, 2021
May 20, 2021
Diane's sister, Lisa Jenkins Sullivan passed away May 12,2021. She passed peacefully in her sleep from a cardiac event. Lisa is now with Diane and their Father. Lisa expressed to me during the past year how much she missed her sister, Diane. I know that they are all pain free and at peace.
February 10, 2021
February 10, 2021
Happy posthumous birthday late Ms Diane. You're sorely missed. Continue to rest in our Lord's bosom.
February 10, 2021
February 10, 2021
It's your birthday and though you are not here I want to wish you a very happy birthday in heaven. You will always be remembered Ms. Diane.
February 10, 2021
February 10, 2021
Happy birthday Ms Diane.I will always remember you my best of the best .
February 10, 2021
February 10, 2021
Happy birthday Diane,
Have great heavenly Birthday.
May 29, 2020
May 29, 2020
My sincerest condolences to the family. I never had the pleasure of meeting Diane, but can already tell how wonderful she was based on the impact she had on FNC and others.
May 29, 2020
May 29, 2020
One of the kindest people I have ever met, was Diane.. She would go to great lengths to make you feel comfortable and welcomed, always the hostess and nothing less, no matter what. Her children , her love, I am so grateful that you did spend the last week with them. Rest in eternal peace my dear friend. So this is to say thank you,, see you later and continue to live. 
May 28, 2020
May 28, 2020
My first memories of Diane were in 2014 when we sometimes worked oncall shifts together. I was new to the role but Diane made me feel comfortable from day 1. Her helpfulness and work ethic made a lasting impression. I was happy when I found out she was joining the Select coordinating team a couple years later. We once had a team staffing challenge and we were jokingly shouting "dibs" to be paired with Diane. She was a fantastic and compassionate coordinator. We worked closely together for 2 years.

Diane was at times fierce and always unwavering in her beliefs and commitment to the core values FNC is rooted in. Her strong sense of teamwork and advocacy helped shape my ethos at work.
As a colleague, she was efficient and creative. She taught us that one can always be better or work smarter in whatever they are doing. I won't forget that.

Through the stories she told over the phone, Diane would paint little moments of her life and family in Florida. You could tell how much she loved her children and grandchildren. It was nice to listen to Diane because there was a sweetness about her, sprinkled with her fun spirit and sense of humor. As I'm writing this, an image of the word "Ha!" pulled itself from my subconscious. I think it was something Diane said or typed after a mischievous comment or joke. Maybe I'm imagining it because I miss her voice.

Amanda, my deepest condolences to you and your family. Diane is missed by many and will live on in our hearts.
Diane, rest well now.
May 28, 2020
May 28, 2020
My condolences to the entire family..... I will always remember Diane for her strength. Diane's resolve showed itself in so many ways - from battling health issues, to standing up for what she believed in at work. I admire that strength, and will miss it. I'm glad to know that is just one of many wonderful traits passed on to Amanda. :)
A B
May 28, 2020
May 28, 2020
May her Soul Rest In Peace. She will be missed. Wonderful Lady. Kristine A
May 27, 2020
May 27, 2020
Diane,
You were such a beautiful person both inside and out. Your kindness, authenticity, sincerity, strength and perseverance are inspiring and it is so clear to me that these qualities live on through your children. You are and will continue to be deeply missed but you live on through the many hearts you have touched.
With love,
Jenn
May 27, 2020
May 27, 2020
I had so much respect for Diane not because of her age but because she gave it in return. It was such a joy and an honor working with her. She was definitely the standard to live by, she made it a point to know every caregiver on a personal level and never omitted any details when giving out case information and I know caregivers appreciated this. She was not just a co-worker she was a mum. She would gently correct you and give advice freely even if you did not ask for it lol. My heart goes out to you, Amanda, and to all the caregivers…”Sleep well”, Diane, till we meet again in the presence of God.
May 27, 2020
May 27, 2020
I was heartbroken to hear about Diane's passing. She was, sincerely, one of my favorite people at FNC. 
I loved interacting with her, as she was always so easy to talk to and I appreciated how always genuine she was and how real she kept things. She also gave really good hugs. I admired her because her work ethic was outstanding and she was super smart about people.
Her love for her children was inspiring, also. She told me once, and I am sure told you, that you three were her rock.
I’m hoping for you, that rock strength right now. Her spirit was strong and so bright, so I know that will remain with you and with us, always.
Sincerely, Karin
May 27, 2020
May 27, 2020
Diane and I worked closely together when we were both doing on-call years ago. As I was reflecting on that time… what I can say I admired most about Diane was her consistency. She passionately showed up for work all of the time and offered such stellar service. Not only was she reliable and a colleague that you could always count on --- she shared an unwavering passion for doing the right thing for our clients and caregivers. She had this amazing gift of understanding and valuing both the client and caregiver needs.   
Diane was so easy to talk with; so warm and genuine as a person. She often would talk of her kids - it was obvious she was so proud of them. My condolences to her family. May the happy memories you hold in your heart bring you comfort. -Sherry 
May 27, 2020
May 27, 2020
Diane, it was such a pleasure working with you. You brought positivity to my days when I needed it the most. I wish I was able to send you those treats you asked for. Sending my deepest condolences to Amanda and the rest of your family. You will be missed.
May 27, 2020
May 27, 2020
Diane, you will be missed. I feel fortunate to have had the privilege to know you and to have seen your contributions and all the lives you touched. May you rest in peace.
May 27, 2020
May 27, 2020
My Sincerest condolence on the passing of your beloved mother Diana. She was a very special person and will be missed by many. Sending my prayers and sympathy to the entire family especially Amanda Williams. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
May 26, 2020
May 26, 2020
Rest In Peace Diane

One of the best supervisors I’ve ever had in my 25+ years in this field. Always so sweet, informative, and helpful. May God welcome here with open arms into heaven.
May 25, 2020
May 25, 2020
Ms Amanda

So sad we lost Ms Diane !
May her soul rest in peace!
My condolences to you and your family during this difficult time.
Diane your mother was so kind with the caregivers and we like to work with her.  
Her memory will live forever.
Pio
May 25, 2020
May 25, 2020
i am so saddened by the news. Ms Diane was a very loving and caring person.
My condolences to the family.
May 25, 2020
May 25, 2020
I am so saddened to hear the passing to glory of our beloved Diane Williams.
Diane was dedicated, hard working, gentle ,caring and pleasent person.
I will miss her soothing voice on the phone when ever she called me for assignment and Family and Nursing care as a family will miss her greatly also.
May the gentle soul of Dianne Rest In Peace and may the Good Lord comfort the family for this irreplaceable loss.Amen.
May 24, 2020
May 24, 2020
I am deeply saddened by Diane's passing away. My prayers and condolences to the family. I will miss her very much. May God bless her family and give them strength. She was a caring and loving soul and will be missed greatly.
May 24, 2020
May 24, 2020
My condolences to Diane’s family.
Diane will be greatly missed and always remembered. She was one of family &nursing care’s exceptional coordinator. she would always listen whenever I called and gave advice on my case. she was such a people person with a pleasing personality and very understanding as well. We will all miss Dianne. She represented Family &Nursing with a high standard as a coordinator. As a care giver, whenever Diane called, it felt as if I couldn’t say no to working any case she asked me to. I am grateful to have had the chance to have known her. May Dianne’s soul Rest In Peace and may her kids find comfort knowing she is in heaven.
May 24, 2020
May 24, 2020
Ms Diane I will miss your nice and soft voice forever but you are in my heart forever. You are someone's I will love to work with every day but you are gone and I believe you're in better place free of worries, struggling, and pain. May your beautiful souls rest in peace.
My sincere condolences to Amanda, to her family and to F&NC for the lost of the lovely Ms Diane.
May 24, 2020
May 24, 2020
My sympathies to Diane family, I am deeply sorry very very sad New, I am going to miss you so much Rest In Peace May God protect all family
May 23, 2020
May 23, 2020
My sweet Sister-in-law Diane, you don't know how much you mean to your sister,Lisa. I will be here for her daily to help her thru your passing. You will be missed every day. I know that you are not in pain anymore. Pain that you faced daily for years. Pain that you didn't let change your sweet soul. Reading these tributes,it shows how you touched everyones life in such a positive way.❤️ Go and rest pain free,Diane you will be sorely missed.
May 23, 2020
May 23, 2020
Did I know May 14th would be the last day, I would hear Ms. Diane’s soft and kind spoken voice?

I learned as a child that all human being are to be treated with respect no matter our differences or whom we are. Ms. Diane never failed to treat anyone with respect and consideration. Not only did she display these traits everyday, she was the embodiment of the word humanity; the humanity we all should strive to show other daily.

My heart still aches at the thought of such a beautiful soul departing us way too soon. Although, she is no longer with us, I truly believe that she is no longer in pain and she is now in God's arms and watching over us. Words cannot describe how much I will miss her and until we meet someday in that final destination where happiness abounds and never-ending love, may you rest in peace.

My deepest sympathies to Amanda, to the entire family and Family and Nursing Care during this very difficult time.
May 23, 2020
May 23, 2020
Diane and I were best friends in high school. We were each other's maid of honor in our first marriages. I remember going to visit her after Michael was born. She was so in love with that baby. I lost contact with Diane after she and Worth moved out of state. It was years before I heard that they had divorced. I always wondered where she was, if she was happy, always remembered her on her birthday. Two, maybe three years ago, our mutual friend, Marlena, found Diane online. As soon as Marlena gave me Diane's contact information, I called her. She told me she was dealing with cancer for the second time. But she was so proud of her children and spent most of our phone call talking about them. When I next spoke with her, things were not going well health wise and then life got busy and I didn't call her for months. When the Christmas card I sent her came back, I knew she must have moved but didn't know where. I was so sad to find out she had died but consoled by the wonderful tributes I have read online. We had so many good times in high school, lots of laughing and talking, doing really crazy things which shall remain secret. Rest in peace, my friend.
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May 22, 2023
May 22, 2023
You are missed Diane. Such a beautiful soul. Continue resting in pardise. During the pandemic things was so hard for me. You called me and encourage me. I will never forget that. love and miss you

Carlene.
May 21, 2023
May 21, 2023
Beautiful soul, continue to Rip l miss you a lot
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REST WELL,Ms. DIANE.

May 22, 2020
What a huge loss! My heartfelt condolences to the family especially Amanda.Ms Diane was such a sweet and caring person who’s going to be missed dearly. I pray her gentle soul finds restful peace with the Lord. Fare thee well, dear !!!

GONE TOO SOON

May 21, 2020
I'm so heartbroken by this news, I'm short of words! I'm a caregiver where diane worked and she was always there for me .... she made everything easy and made us comfortable working at the job.
She is one of the kindest people I've known all my life!
I spoke to her a couple of days ago but I never knew that was the last time I would hear her voice .... she is the hardest working I know and I pray she has eternal peaceful rest! Adieu dear friend - ADEBISI ADELOKIKI 

Lady Di

May 21, 2020
We started this journey together and got separated along the way, but never loss the love we had for each other. You were and still are my best friend. You left me three beautiful people to remind me of you. 
I love you. Always have and always will. Rest in Paradise until we meet again.

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