After being preceded in death by both parents at an early age, she spent some years in the foster care system before going to live with cousins, Paul and Camille Cutler. Even through her time in foster care, she never lost touch with any of her siblings. After moving to Green Cove Springs, FL to live with her sister and brother-in-law, Kathy and Paul Smith, she was introduced by a friend to her future husband, Herbert F. Tomes. They were married on March 25, 1960 and raised four children together and were happily married until his passing in October 1995.
Diane had an infectious laugh and loved life and everyone in it and always saw the good in others. She was known as mom and grandma to almost anyone she met. She loved to go on adventures and explore with her family. She loved nature, cooking, sewing and was an avid reader and loved anything Stephen King. She loved her family most and even the smallest things made her happy.
Diane is survived by her four children, David (Momo) Tomes, Scott (Jackie) Tomes, Troy Tomes and Traci Jones, as well as beautiful, and very loved, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is also survived by brother, Bob Cutler, and sister, Kathy Smith, as well as many wonderful nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by sister, Beryl Smith, sister Dorothy Merrill and brother, Bill Cutler.
Arrangements by Brown-Wynne, 300 Saint Mary's Street, Raleigh.
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