Diane will be lovingly remembered by her family and friends as a kind , compassionate woman who was the matriarch and rock of the family who always put others above herself.
Diane is survived by her brother Jan Sims, her children, Karla Ellis (Jim), Eddie Ellis, Amie Griffin (Paul), and Hugh Ellis, as well as many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Diane was born in LaGrange, Georgia and came to Brevard county in 1959. She worked as a nurse for more than 30 years , with the majority of those years working as an emergency room RN. Diane loved crafting and volunteering at many different places, including the Brevard County Senior Center, the Brevard County Library, and The Elks Club. She also enjoyed many lunch groups, including The Red Hats, a retired nurses group, and a group of retired friends from HRMC Emergency Department, lovingly referred to as “The Old Farts” group.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 30, 2022 at 11:00 am at Calvary Baptist Church, 2980 N Wickham Road, Melbourne, Florida 32935.
