Donna Diane Munoz

She was born on April 1, 1935 to the late Harold L. Morin and Donna Mary Dobbins Morin in Nodaway County, Missouri. Diane was a devoted and active member of the First United Methodist Church of Hickory. She was also a member of the Guild at the Hickory Community Theatre. She was a well read, educated woman, a motivator for success and a world traveler. She obtained her Bachelor of Science Degree from the California State University, Los Angeles. Diane was a great mom, grandmother, sister, and friend, who loved her family and her church. Diane loved to visit people who were sick and loved being around people in general, she named herself the “Best Hugger” in Hickory, her generous spirit and quick witted soul will be dearly missed. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her son, David Munoz, and brother, Robert Morin. Those left to cherish her memory include her daughters, Rebecca Cambier, Michele Brzozowski; sons, Steven Hainey and wife Dawn, Michael Hainey, Richard Munoz and wife Jan, Patrick Munoz and wife Sanna; daughter-in-law, Jodi Munoz; 13 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; bother, Jerald Morin and wife Irma; sister, Beth Renwick; and numerous nieces and nephews. At Diane’s request, a memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at First United Methodist Church of Hickory. Rev. Paul Christy and Rev. Jennifer Forrester will be officiating the service. The family would like to invite friends to a meal that will be provided following the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Hickory, 311 3rd Ave. NE, Hickory, NC 28601.