Diana Darlene Smith's Obituary
Diana Darlene Smith of Decatur, IL passed away at 5:12 am Friday January 13, 2023 in her home surrounded by the love of her four daughters.
Private services will be held at Graceland-Fairlawn Funeral Home in Decatur, IL. Diane will be laid to rest in Graceland Cemetery in Decatur, IL.
Diane was born June 24, 1942, in Herrin, IL. The daughter of Franklin Hott and Irene Hott (Hornbeck)
Diane worked at citizens bank in 1963 until becoming a full-time homemaker. Diane worked at the Community Bank of Warrensburg while raising her four daughters and also worked at Kirlins, Hickory point Mall, where she was the manager there for several years.
After her daughters grew up, she ventured out and became a flight attendant, something she had always wanted to do. She worked for Western Pacific Airlines until she retired.
Surviving are her daughters, April Smith of Mountain Home, AR, Rhonda Rose Hughes (Curtis) of Niceville, FL, Deanie Smith (Scott) of Decatur, IL. and Natalie Smith (Kevin) of Decatur, IL. She is also survived by her brother Larry Hott (Sandy) of Decatur, IL. and her sister Karen Bolin (Dan) of St. Petersburg, FL. Diane has 10 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.
She was proceeded in death by her mother Irene, her father Franklin, and her brother, Leslie.
Condolences and memories of Diane may be shared at www,gracelandfairlawn.com
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