Diane was born and raised in Athens and graduated from Clarke Central High School, in 1986, and went on to attend Young Harris College. She was a member of Milledge Avenue Baptist Church and worked for 28 years with Pilgrams Pride, where she was a Production Planning Manger. Diane was an avid lover of all animals, especially her dog, Zoey.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter "Buddy" McCants; father, Harold P. Hale; and sister Dawn Cole.
Diane is survived by her mother, Lee K. Salmon of Watkinsville; sister, Donna Greenwood and her husband, Robert of Lawrenceville; step-mother, Nina Hale of Westminster, SC; dear friend, Karen Whelchel of Comer; nieces, Ansley Cole of Charleston, SC and Haley Robinson of Florida; nephews, Kemp Greenwood of Madison Park, OK; Daniel Greenwood of Charlotte, NC and Zachary Greenwood of Lawrenceville.
A gathering of family and friends will be held 10:00 am to 11:00 am Saturday, January 18, 2020 in Bernstein Funeral Home, immediately followed by the funeral service in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Emily Whiten officiating.
Burial will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the ASPCA, 424 E. 92nd Street, New York, NY 10128-6804, ASPCA.org
Bernstein Funeral Home is in charge of the funeral services.
