Born to the late Jack Keith and Anna Wilmagene Stith, Dianne is also preceded in death by her adoring husband, James Cooley; her brother Jack T. Keith; and her nephew Jackie Q. Keith.
Here to carry on her memory is her daughter, Denise Gearlds (Barry); grandchildren Keith Allen Gearlds (Jessica) and Kristopher James Ervin Gearlds (Whitney); her great-grandchildren Bradley, Kyle, Zakary, and Jayde; her sister Marsha Bruder (Lee); her nieces Carrie and Dianne, and nephews Allen and Jonathan.
Dianne retired from Jefferson County Housing Authority. After her retirement, she enjoyed spending her time with her family. A wonderful cook, she loved to cook meals for her family.
A visitation will be held on Sunday, May 19, from 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM, at Arch L. Heady at Resthaven, 4400 Bardstown Road. A funeral service in Dianne's honor will begin at 12:00 PM on Monday, May 20, 2024, with burial to follow in Resthaven Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to the American Heart Association or the Diabetes Association.