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Diane Jean Maxam

June 24, 1943 – April 1, 2026
Obituary of Diane Jean Maxam
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Whitten Timberlake Chapel

Diane Jean Maxam, age 82, of Davenport, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.

Born on June 24, 1943, in Cleveland, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Donald J. Maxam, Sr. and Barbara A. Maxam. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William F. Bish; and two siblings, Donald J. Maxam, Jr. and Timothy Maxam.

She is survived by her two children, William Rengle (Jenny) and Victoria Crum (Robert); one sister, Gene Finley (Joe); seven grandchildren, Domonique Jackson, Danielle Stekle, Leann Nesbitt, Christina Rengle, Robert Crum II, Stephany Weidlich, and Cheryl Crum; thirteen great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and special friends, Hilda and Tanya.

Diane believed in her Savior, Jesus Christ, and was attending Thomas Road Baptist Church, where she also attended the S.O.M.A. fellowship group. She enjoyed listening to sermons and found great joy in creative hobbies such as sewing, making clothes, crocheting, and quilting. She also enjoyed baking and cake decorating, as well as spending time on crossword puzzles and playing solitaire.

The family requests that all services remain private.

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