Diane Dorothy Coley, 79, of Lonoke, Arkansas, went home to be with Jesus on January 16th, 2025.
Diane was born to the late Ernest “Ernie” and June Peterson on November 21st, 1945 in Great Falls, Montana.
She graduated from Cascade High School in 1964 located in Cascade, Montana. She loved singing,
watching musicals, camping, loved to cross stitch and spending time with family. She always thought of others before herself. Most of all she loved her family and her sweetheart. She loved worshipping and
serving God wherever she was.
She was a member at First Lonoke Assembly of God in Lonoke, Arkansas. She was always willing to
lend an ear, give a hug and a smile to brighten your day.
She is preceded in death by her parents and her sister, JoAnne Thomas.
She is survived by her sweetheart of 50 years, Bill; daughters Patricia Jo (Tony) Jones, Michelle Denise (Sherwin) Gorman, son Josiah David (Shonda) Coley; grandchildren Tommie (Sarah) Jones, Connor
(Sasha) Jones, Alivia and Ian Coley; great-grandchildren Ava Jones and Polly Jones; brothers Bud (Mel) Peterson, Lenny (Betty) Peterson; many beloved nieces and nephews; and Brazilian daughter G Macedo.
Her celebration of life will be held Saturday, January 25th at First Lonoke, 1763 SW Front Street, Lonoke, AR 72086. Visitation will be from 10am-11am, service to follow.
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Diane,
You will be missed by many because on this Earth you lived as an angel in the flesh. Bill & family we are praying for you to be strengthened by your unwavering faith in God. We love you.
Brent & Tammy Waggoner
We were saddened to hear of Diane’s passing. She was always a source of encouragement to us, both when we were in ministry in Lonoke and as we serve in foreign missions. Diane’s life was a wonderful example of Christian service and steadfastness. Our lives were made richer by Diane’s smile and encouragement, as well as her unshakable commitment to serve God and bless everyone she interacted with.
We are praying for you, Bill. May God bless and comfort you and the entire family in the days ahead.
I remember Diane as a godly and beautiful woman – inside and out. My heart goes out to Bill and his children….
Mr. Bill, Michelle, Trish, & David,
My heart aches for you all in this season of great loss. Ms. Diane was such a bright light, shining from the inside out! She always had a smile for us and always welcomed us into your home. She was a second mom to many of Michelle’s friends, keeping a close eye on us as we “worked” at the church during junior high summers! What a blessing to have known her! No words can make the pain go away, but my prayer is that the great Comforter will walk along side you and fill your hearts with peace and all of the wonderful memories of a life well lived! All my love!
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