She was born to Charles Jeffrey and Dorothy Bohannon on September 1, 1947. Later, Dianne was adopted by her stepfather, Carlton Flynn. After graduating from high school, Dianne moved to San Diego, California where she met her husband, best friend, and partner, Edward Garrick Nugent, who were married for fifty-two years. Together, they had four children; Edward Garrick Nugent Jr. married to his wife Lisa Nugent, Tammy (Nugent) Gotti married to her husband David, Shannon (Nugent) Brown (preceded in death) and Patricia (Nugent) Jankowski married to her husband Matthew. Dianne leaves behind fourteen grandchildren; Aubreyanna, Emma, Skyler, Colin, Carson, Shelby, Gwenyth, Kyle, Tanner, Matix, Joanna, Mykenzi, Ashton, and David.
Dianne loved spending time with family, travelling, and exploring her ancestry. She was a loyal, dedicated mother who selflessly provided her children with love, knowledge, insight, and opportunity while standing steadfast with her partner and husband who she loved more than life itself. Dianne will be remembered for her kindness, wit, sense of humor, nurturing nature and her ability to find the best in everyone she met.
A Funeral Mass is scheduled for 10:00 am on June 6, 2022, at St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church, located at 11451 Blue Cypress Drive, San Diego, California, 92131. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Meals On Wheels on her behalf.
