Diane M. Upson

Diane M. Upson was a natural leader whose winning presence allowed her to take control of various situations with ease. Equipped with a clear and calculating focus, she possessed a tough-minded, “take charge” attitude. She had the ability to make even routine situations seem exciting, and she was at ease with the role of playing problem solver. Diane always sought out the scene of where the action was. Sociable, analytical and pleasant, Diane was an individual who enjoyed life’s challenges.

Diane was the kind of person who could win others over easily. A concrete communicator, she relied on her senses to increase her involvement and awareness of others. She was always able to provide amusing repartee to her friends and acquaintances, offering a seemingly endless supply of quips, anecdotes, jokes and stories. If Diane had a theme song written about her, it might well have been “Don’t Worry, Be Happy.” She enjoyed her life and the experience of living it. This is how everyone will remember Diane M. Upson.

Diane M. Upson was born on June 10, 1954 at Provident Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. She was youngest of two daughters to Willis and Flora Upson. She is preceded in death by her parents.

Diane received her early education through the Chicago Public School System on the city’s south side. She attended Tilden Tech High School. After High School, she turned her natural talents of cooking into a career. She loved to cook and for many years, cooked and catered to many businesses and was employed by Catholic Charities until her health could no longer allow her to work.

On Friday, January 2, 2014 God looked at his earthly garden and saw one of his flowers had begun to wither. So he plucked it and took Diane with him to his heavenly home to be revived.

Her loving memory will remain in the hearts of her husband, Erick Alton –Woods; son Shawn Upson; grandson Shawn Junior; sister Denise Upson; niece Stephanie Upson; nephew Willis Upson III; many great nieces and nephews, family and friends.