She was born in Jacksonville, FL on July 17, 1946. Dianne, as she liked to be called, attended Andrew Jackson High School. She worked for the Jacksonville Public Library, was a personal secretary for the Regional Manager of Bankers Life, which became Principal Financial Group. Dianne was an executive secretary with Blue Cross in Membership and Billing until she retired. She was a member of Lakewood Presbyterian Church, and was Past President of the Jacksonville Chapter of Professional Secretaries International.
She was predeceased by her father, Walton Carter, her mother, Lucille Herrin, and her grandson, John Wayne Copeman. She is survived by her husband, Thomas, sister Phyllis Carter, sons Thomas P. and Wayne M. (Karen), grand children Nicole Gilbert (Torin), Christine, and Katy, great-grand children Brecken and Ella.
Viewing will be held on Friday, January 28, at 12pm at Lakewood Presbyterian Church, 2001 University Blvd. W. with a service to follow at 1pm. The graveside service will be in Oaklawn Cemetery. A reception will be held at the church immediately following the graveside service.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Lakewood Presbyterian Church or Feed the Children, 333 Meridian, Oklahoma City, OK 73107 800 627-4546.
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