Diane G Flowers

Diane was a longtime resident of Denham Springs before moving back to Baton Rouge last month. After graduating from Lutcher High School, she earned both her Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s of Education from Southeastern Louisiana University. Upon graduation, she married the love of her life, John “Jack” Flowers, to whom she remained devoted for 57 years.

Diane was a passionate educator for over 41 years. She began her career at Dufrocq Elementary before moving to Walker Elementary and Walker Upper, where she specialized in elementary math. She later served as Assistant Principal at South Walker Elementary for several years. Diane truly loved her students; she was famous for surprising them with costumes each year and cherished the many keepsakes they gave her. As a teacher and mentor to so many, she remains a well-known and respected role model in the Walker community.

Diane was truly the life of the party. With an active network of friends and family, she embraced every moment of life. As one of the original members of The Pink Ladies Krewe for the Spanish Town Parade, she looked forward to riding every year. She was also an avid Mahjong player for over 15 years, and ever the teacher, she loved coaching new players and spreading her love for the game.

She cherished her frequent trips with her beloved friends—Alice Bilski, Liz Wooster, and Margo Campbell—and her "Lunch Ladies" and card group, which included Ann Kissner, Tina Mee, Casan Fontenot, Jennifer Walker, Marsha Sills, and Jan MacNaughton. Always the first to help plan a party, Diane took great joy in baking her renowned cakes and desserts, a hobby she perfected in her retirement.

She is survived by her sister, Margaret Caplinger and brother, Wayne Gaudin (Kathy), her nieces, Hannah Caplinger Evans (Jeff) and Nicole Gaudin Villemarette (Jason); her great-nieces and nephews, Jude and Brynleigh Evans, and Blaise and Gabriella Villemarette. Larry Graham and Raymond Slinker were exceptional friends to Diane and Jack, whom were a constant beacon of support and beloved members of the family. She was preceded in death by her husband, John “Jack” Flowers; her father, Esnault Gaudin; and her mother, Inez Gaudin Lowry.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

A Celebration of Life Memorial will be held at the end of April to commemorate her fun-loving nature.