Diane Leigh Allen Brown

Diane Leigh Allen Brown, 52, of Asheville passed away unexpectedly Thursday November 27, 2014. While gone much too soon from this life, her family rests in knowing that she is home at last with Jesus and her grandson, Ollie.

Diane was born April 18, 1962 in Burke County to Charles William Allen and Iris Alene Johnson Allen.

In addition to her parents, Diane is survived by two sons; Charles David Wyatt and wife Wendy of Granite Falls; Jeffrey Lee Wyatt and girlfriend Stevie Icard of Icard; and one daughter, Jatanna Diane Willis and husband Jonathon, of Morganton. Two Sisters; Crystal Allen Stamey and husband Tony of Hickory, and Lennie Allen Surujbally and husband Sunil of Morganton.

Diane was the proud grandmother of 12 grandchildren; Haley, Hope, Tiah, Cherish, Triston, Luca, Treyton, Graylen, Ollie (Khayden), Tate (Chayson), Mikenna, and Leukken. She was also Aunt to a number of beloved nieces and nephews.

Diane is also survived by two special friends; Bobby Metcalf and Melanie Prucha.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held Sunday December 7th at Celebration Family Worship Center with the Rev. Rocky McLendon officiating. The family will receive friends from 3:30-4:00 with the memorial service immediately following.

Memorials may be made to Levine Children’s Hospital, 1000 Blythe Ave. Charlotte NC 28203.

Kirksey Funeral Home is assisting the family.