Diane Ross McCoy

Diane was born in December, 1955, in Garland, Texas, growing up mainly in San Angelo, but also briefly in Texarkana, as her father was an engineer for General Telephone & Electronics, and her mother was a teacher. Diane graduated from Central High School and then attended Angelo State University, graduating with a B.A. in education while being active in Delta Zeta.

Married after graduation in 1978, Diane and Harvey were inseparable for 45 years. She loved with her whole heart, and counted their love and marriage as one of the two greatest gifts in her life, the other being her two sons, Jordan and Matthew. She was overjoyed when Jordan and Emily married, and again later, when Matthew and Dianna married. She loved Emily and Dianna, and respected their determination, strength and success.

After graduating, Diane taught kindergarten through 5th grade at different schools in San Angelo, McAllen, Corpus Christi, and Taft, Texas. Diane loved children and was loved by her students. Taking time off to have 2 sons, she then wanted to return to teaching, but she became chronically ill and was unable to pursue her childhood dream.

Even though she was ill, she powered through it, always being there for Jordan and Matthew. She loved to laugh and spread joy, inheriting her Mother’s dry wit along with her sister Robin and brother Mark, making family gatherings both entertaining and memorable.

Diane was a strong woman with a caring, giving, and pure heart. She was friendly with everyone, but very close to her best friends Carol, Cathy, Rosy and Shirley. She worked with a number of charities, giving both time and money. Diane was an avid crafter, knitter, and traveller, most fond of Carmel - Pacific Grove, CA, and Savannah, GA.

“Mimi” to her grandchildren, she loved them dearly; they became the center of her world. She was always seeking to bring joy and love to them in many ways, from making and giving gifts to loving them unconditionally. She so wanted to see them grow up, but was thankful for the time she had.

Diane is preceded in death by her parents, Mary and Clifton Ross. She is survived by husband Harvey McCoy of San Antonio; sister Robin Martin and husband James Martin of Moody; brother Mark Ross, wife Linda Ross, and son Logan of Jackson, TN; son Jordan McCoy and daughter-in-law Emily McCoy of Austin; son Matthew McCoy and daughter-in-law Dianna McCoy of San Antonio; granddaughters Sadie and Louise of Austin, as well as grandson Lucas and soon-to-be-born grandchildren Abigail and Andrew of San Antonio.

Visitation for Diane will be held in SAN ANTONIO at Porter Loring Mortuaries North at 2102 N Loop 1604 E on Monday, March 25, 2024, from 6 to 8 pm.

Service for Diane will be held in SAN ANGELO at Harvest Baptist Church, 2021 Austin St.,

Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at 12:00 noon, and then Diane will be laid to rest near her parents, Mary and Clifton Ross, at Fairmount Cemetery, 1120 W Ave N.

“Ma cherie, tu es la plus belle... now, rest in peace, my sweet love.”