She was born October 4, 1947 in Jackson, Mississippi of the late John Franklin and Eunice Stout.
Diane is survived by her husband of 55 years, Jack Bruce, and her children, Dawn (Dennis) Martin of Flowood and Sheila (Devin) Cole of Bentonville, AR. She was the proud “Grandmere” to her grandchildren, Madison (Alan) Pittman of Tulsa, OK and Dennis Martin III of Cincinnati, OH. She was preceded in death by her youngest daughter, Hilde.
Diane spent the early years of her marriage at home raising her 3 daughters and later became a successful realtor and then worked until retirement for the Jackson Association for Realtors. Throughout her life she loved spending time with friends and family. Her main interests and hobbies included gardening, bunko, rescue dogs, Shower Power ministry, and traveling. Her favorite thing to do was plan and prepare for new travel adventures with Jack and her friends.
A visitation for Diane will be held Tuesday, January 31, 2023 from 11:00-1:00 pm at Parkway Funeral Home in Ridgeland, followed by a funeral service at 1:00pm.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to mom’s favorite ministry, Shower Power, Inc. (www.showerpower.ms).
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