She was born on Norwich on December 23, 1960 to Larry and Beverly (Wright) Smith.
Diane spent her entire life in Norwich, graduating from Norwich High School and raising her family here. She was a devoted stay-at-home wife and mother. Diane especially enjoyed time spent with her grandchildren. She enjoyed NASCAR, football, and baseball. The Dallas Cowboys and New York Yankees were her favorites. The highlights of Diane’s life were her travels to Georgia and Tennessee. She loved camping and sharing a cup of coffee on a porch or around a campfire, always ready for a good laugh with family and friends.
Diane was predeceased by her mother, Beverly Smith; her brother, Kenneth Smith; her sister-in-law, Amy Smith; and her brother-in-law, Wayne Furgison.
Survivors include her husband of 38 years, Wendell Eckert; her sons, Jason and Eliza Smith of Norwich, and Shawn and Theresa Eckert of Norwich; her grandchildren, Shawna, Jay-Lee, Winter, Logan, Kearra, and Ashton; her father, Larry Smith of Mt. Upton; her sister, Donna Furgison of Norwich; her brothers, Wayne and Rosemary Smith of Georgia, Allan Smith of Tennessee, Gary and Debbie Smith of Norwich; and Glenn and Cindy Smith of New Berlin. Many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family through Wendell also survive.
At Diane’s request, there will be no formal funeral services. Contributions in her memory may be made to Norwich Fire Department, 31 E. Main St., Norwich, NY, 13815.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared with Diane’s family at www.fahfuneralhome.com.
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