Born March 8, 1942 in Bloomington to Roy E. and Martha L. (Siron) Bleavins, she married Patrick James Pratt on June 27, 1987. He preceded her in death on January 3, 2013. She was also preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Karen Van Note.
Diane is survived by her two step-daughters, Beverly Miller and Pamela Burns; one step-son, James Pratt; one brother, Harry Raymond (Carolyn) Bleavins; one sister, Mariada (John) Ashworth; five nieces, Brenda Barker who she treated like her own daughter, Sherry Barker, Wanda Ashworth, Angie Bleavins, Bridget Bleavins; four nephews, Rick Bleavins, Rich Johnson, Mike Van Note, and Danny Van Note; several step-grandchildren; many great nieces and nephews; many beloved pets, Black Lab Velvet, Pepper, Miss Kitty, Doc, Festus, Sissy, Toby, and Taffy.
She was a homemaker of her own home.
Diane was a member of the Leroy Christian Church.
She enjoyed reading, puzzles, held garage sales, card and board games, avid coffee drinker, motorcycle rides, her black convertible, and spending time with her family.
No services are planned at this time and cremation will be accorded. Inurnment will be at Oak Grove Cemetery in Leroy at a later date.
Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin is in charge of arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be given to a charity of your choice.
To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.com
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