Mrs. Smith was born in Metter, where she attended local schools and was of the Baptist faith. Diane lived for more than 20 years in Statesboro and had served as a sales manager with Lowe’s for more than 10 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Owen and Mary Lou Brown Boyett; son, Patrick Neeley; daughter, Shelia Neeley; sister, Margaret Collins; and brother, Ray Boyett.
Mrs. Smith is survived by her brothers, Jimmy Boyett, Thomas Boyett and Clinton Boyett all of Dellwood, GA; granddaughters, Mandy Wells of Springfield; Billie Jo Neeley-Sikes of Florida and Candi Wilcox of Dudley; grandson, Christopher Baillargeon of Wadley; 11 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Please visit our online memorial at www.hodgesmoore.com to sign the guest book and share fond memories with the Smith family.
Memorial contributions may be made to Ogeechee Area Hospice, P.O. Box 531, Statesboro, Georgia 30459.
Hodges-Moore Funeral Home is in charge of funeral arrangements.
