Diane Hudgins Shirah, age 73 passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024. She was born in Cusseta, Georgia on March 13, 1951. Diane served the Lord faithfully, and was a member and treasurer for Christ Central Ministries in Dallas, Georgia for many years. She enjoyed going on beach and Disney vacations with her family and friends. Diane enjoyed cooking Monday night dinner for her family, and she cherished those moments with them dearly. She was a wonderful party planner, and loved to host. Gospel music and song writing were some of her great passions in life as she was an original bloodline member of the MTQ Family. She was the most generous woman that you could ever meet and always had her “Disney face” on. She had many loves in her life, including Girls Night Out and playing Bunco with her many friends. Diane was everyone's Nanny Diane, and she will be missed by all that had the honor of knowing her.
Diane leaves behind her husband of 58 years, Edward Shirah, sons; Michael Shirah (Sunshine), and Keith Shirah (Melissa), grandchildren; Nikki Kellum (Travis), Austin Shirah, Taylor Acosta, Kaci Shirah, Tanner Shirah (Miranda), Alex Fisher, Taylor Shirah, Joshua Shirah, and Paige Fisher, great-grandchildren; Luna, Ryker, Emma, and June Marie, sisters; Teresa Raisin and Carolyn Harry.
Diane is preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Gayle Wilhite, and her brother, Gene Hudgins.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to Christ Central Ministries in Dallas, Georgia in Diane's name.
A visitation for Diane will be held Saturday, May 18, 2024 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Winkenhofer Pine Ridge Funeral Home, 2950 North Cobb Pkwy, Kennesaw, GA 30152. A second visitation will occur Sunday, May 19, 2024 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Her service will occur Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 3:00 PM. The committal service will occur Sunday, May 19, 2024 at Pine Ridge Memorial Park, 2950 Cobb Parkway North, Kennesaw, Georgia 30152.
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