Born October 14, 1942 in Greenville, SC. She was the daughter of the late E. C. Downing and Alice Taylor Downing. She attended Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill.
Diane was a mathematics teacher at Central Piedmont Community College. She was also a retired cash management officer with BB&T. For many years she enjoyed playing golf with friends at Pine Lake Country Club and was a dedicated Tarheel fan.
She loved all animals, especially her Yorkies. Diane leaves behind her husband William "Bill" Heath, daughter Hallie H. Lyon and husband Christopher, grandchildren Blake and Avery, brother Edward C. Downing, his wife Nina and nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at three o’clock in the afternoon on Wednesday, the 27th of April, 2016 at McEwen Funeral Service-Mint Hill Chapel, 7428 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill, NC 28227 with a visitation held one hour prior to the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Charlotte or the ASPCA.
Condolences may be offered at www.mcewenminthillchapel.com.
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