Rebecca Diane O'Kelley Hanes

Message from Boyd Family

We are so sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort continue to be with you and your family during this difficult time. We all look forward to a better future when death will be no more-Rev 21:4. Our prayers are with you and your family.

Message from Charles and Doris Collins

In the loss of Diane, these words of sympathy are sent with the hope that as time goes by, cherished memories will bring inner peace and make Diane seem still close to you. May the memories that mean the most, live forever in you heart..

Message from Jackie Baugh

Bullett was a very special person in the lives of everyone she knew . Such fond memories of our younger days . Much love and prayers to the family and friends.

Message from Nancy Turk Nichols's

I shall always remember the beautiful smile of my friend Diane. She had a big heart that touched a lot of people. Wade my prayers are with you and your family.
Nancy Turk Nichols

A candle was lit by Howard & Carol Cooper on April 6, 2017 5:28 PM

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Our prayers and deepest sympathy to the Hanes - O'Kelley - Reece family in the loss of your loved one. Your faith along with your many prayer warriors will get you thru the difficult times and knowing she has no more pain but a new body.
Yours in Christ,
Howard & Carol Cooper

Message from Jim and Pat Hardin

So sorry for this loss and will be thinking of you during the coming hours and days

Message from West & Kim Mills

Praying for comfort at this time. You're in our thoughts and prayers.
-West, Kim & Addy Mills

Message from Ray & Sonja Freeman

Diane, You was a beautiful person inside and out. Very loving to everyone. I know you are resting in Jesus arms, no more sickness or pain. I am so glad to have known you. My thoughts and prayers for your precious family.

Message from Kathy Brewer

So sorry for your loss. Martha and family I am so sorry for your loss. I retired from
the City of Gainesville and worked with Martha for years. My family has been
through this and I know your pain. Love and prayers are with you

Kathy Brewer

A candle was lit by Kathy Brewer on April 6, 2017 11:06 AM

Expression of Sympathy

A SPATHIPHYLLUM was sent on April 6, 2017

Prayers for your family. Diane will be remembered by so many. She cared for everyone. At school, she touched many children over the years, loving them and expecting the best from them.

Expression of Sympathy

A SOFT AND SWEET MEMORIES    STANDING SPRAY was ordered on April 6, 2017

Expression of Sympathy

A GRANDMA'S GARDEN TABLE BASKET was ordered on April 6, 2017

Message from Caroline Godzisz

I am sorry to hear of Diane's passing. I have fond memories of sitting with her at many of Kelley and David's basketball and baseball games as well as other community events. David loved going to your house and we always knew he was well taken care of there (remember the bee's nest?) She was a sweet, sweet spirit and I know she will be greatly missed. Much love to your family and prayers for comfort during this difficult time.

Message from Vivian Martin Youngblood

I graduated from SHHS with Diane in 1971. She was always s dear and sweet friend and while she has left us too soon, I know that she is singing a new song in Heaven. As Christians, we have that wonderful hope of being with Jesus and each other again.
I am praying for you Wade and the rest of the family in your loss of Diane but rest assured you know where she is and we will all be with her again. Love and Hugs to all.

A candle was lit by Mary Paglia on April 6, 2017 8:45 AM

Message from Sandra Williams Wells

I can close my eyes and remember you singing Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, There's just something about that name.
What a beautiful voice and beautiful person.
Diane, I will never forget how you took care of me when my brother Clayton passed away in 1973. You were there for me at the hospital and through out that horrible weekend. You have always been very special to me.
I can't wait to see you again and hear you sing directly to our savior, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus.
Love and prayers.

Expression of Sympathy

A SPATHIPHYLLUM was ordered on April 5, 2017

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An ELEGANCE AND SIMPLICITY STANDING SPRAY was ordered on April 5, 2017

A candle was lit by Terry & Dawn O'Kelley on April 5, 2017 9:47 PM

A candle was lit by metz family from wva on April 5, 2017 9:13 PM

Message from dennis metz family

love and prayers at this time,from ours to yours

A candle was lit by Shirley R. Brewster on April 5, 2017 6:26 PM

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My Dearest Niece Diane will truly be missed. Her presence could light up the room, her smile was for everyone, her love ran deep, and her courageous fight against cancer is a battle she has won.

I'm not the only aunt who had a special love for a niece. Ours was more as sisters since I am only three years older than she. I'll never forget our dressing alike, going to basketball games, to church, to school dances and double dating. Then meeting our true loves and our weddings. Within a few years we were raising our sons and watching them grow up. Our many vacations over the years. So many memories I will always treasure.

My heart is aching. But I do know Diane is resting peacefully with our Lord and Savior, and that brings me comfort.

Much love to Wade, Steven, Amanda, Dylan, Jacob, Kella, Kelley, Martha, Darwin, Morgan and Cameron

A candle was lit by Phylis and Charles Townsend on April 5, 2017 5:48 PM

Message from Becky Wilson

Diane has and always will hold a special place in my heart. From our jogs and long talks when we were neighbors 35 years ago, to scrapbooking just a few years back, she was a big influence and wonderful friend. Diane was a beautiful lady inside and out. I feel privileged that I was allowed to have her in my life. My prayers and sympathy are with you all.

Message from Betty R Hope

As an Aunt of Diane I have many memories to cherish. I remember her as a child playing in the yard of my parents and enjoying the flowers and pets.

I also taught her in Sunday School and sang in the choir together. She had a beautiful soprano voice and was willing to sing solos with two favorites being "Jesus, Jesus,Jesus" and "I see Jesus Standing at the Father's Right Hand".

She loved children and many special ed students were blessed to have her as their teacher and friend.

After being a cancer survivor for 10 years, she was diagnosed with cancer again about one year ago. She fought gallantly and with faith. Now the battle is over, the victory and won and she is singing" Jesus, Jesus, Jesus" in her new home.

A candle was lit by Susan Mullinax Clark on April 5, 2017 4:00 PM

A candle was lit by Michele Poplawski on April 5, 2017 3:20 PM

Message from Katie Gowder

I am so sorry for the loss of your mother Kelley and Steven. She was an amazing lady and I loved her growing up! Prayers for all of you during this time. I know she is not suffering anymore and is with Jesus.

Message from Michele Poplawski & Family

Kelley and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers through this difficult time.

Message from Ralph/Bevie Jo Mills & Family

Dear Friends,

Please take comfort in knowing that Diane is only gone from you for a short while, that she is well and whole, and awaits each of us in that special place reserved for those who have died in Christ.

You have temporarily lost your wife, momma, grandmother, aunt, and sister. We have temporarily lost our schoolmate, friend and neighbor. But we who remain behind, can look forward to that great reunion in Heaven which awaits the saved of earth who have trusted in Christ for our salvation.

Our love to each of you, and our pledge of constant support in all the days that are appointed for us until we meet again on that other shore.

Your Friends and Neighbors,
Ralph, Bevie Jo, and Family

A candle was lit by Brandon davis on April 5, 2017 2:42 PM

A candle was lit by Susie Metz Maston on April 5, 2017 2:28 PM

Message from Russell n Susie Metz Maston

So sorry for your loss.
Praying for strength through this difficult time .

A candle was lit by Renee and Alan Brookshire on April 5, 2017 1:16 PM

A candle was lit by Teresa Parks Embrick on April 5, 2017 11:42 AM

A candle was lit by Marilyn Gee on April 5, 2017 11:41 AM

A candle was lit by Roger & Trisha O'Kelley / Mary Jo Jones on April 4, 2017 12:34 PM