Diane Elaine Wilhite

Diane Elaine Wilhite, 73, of Evansville, IN was born to the late Mr. and Mrs. (Brunson) Higginbottom of Mt. Vernon, IN on January 22, 1949. She passed away on October 19, 2022 at Deaconess Gateway. Diane graduated from Mt. Vernon High School where she played golf and softball. She later attended and graduated from the University of Evansville where she earned a Bachelor's Degree. She was a loving, devoted and caring mother, who enjoyed hosting holiday parties and get-togethers for all occasions. Diane valued family members and friends, and especially loved spending time with her grandkids. Diane served as a manager/leader for most of her professional career, caring for the mentally disabled. In retirement, she enjoyed reconnecting with high school classmates and reminiscing about working at the Soda Shop. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Wilhite; brother, Eric Higginbottom; sister, Wanda Becker; and grandson, Colton Riley. Diane is survived by son, TJ Wilhite; daughter, Pamela Gore (Kevin); grandchildren, Kelsey Diane, John Henry and Josey Gore; brother, Mark Higginbottom (Robin); nieces and nephews, Joseph, Sherri, Ray, Scott, Kim, Gene, Tina, Donna, Kenny, Jessica, Jamie, Erin and David; and special friends Angie (Brendon), Josh, Noah and Isabella, who were like family. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 28, 2022 at Alexander West Chapel with entombment to follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. Family and friends may visit from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 27, 2022 and on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 318 Main Street, Evansville, IN 47708. Condolences may be made online at www.AlexanderWestChapel.com.