Diane Lynn Gray, 50 of Glenwood, IA entered into rest on Aug. 23, 2014 at her home in Glenwood, IA. She was born on Aug. 12, 1964 in Council Bluffs, IA to Robert & Nancy (Buckmaster) Hackett. Diane graduated from Oakland High School in 1982. She attended Maryville University and University of Nebraska in Lincoln.
Diane had a great passion for the outdoors and truly loved her time living in the Colorado mountains & had hopes of returning there someday. While residing there, she was a pastry chef at Andre’s Swiss Bakery where she received a 1st place dessert award. After returning to Glenwood, Diane continued her talent as a self-employed baker & pastry artist. She also enjoyed her country home and had plans of making the beautiful walking trails and land into a retreat for children. Diane had deep faith in God & was a devoted mother to her children who were her light and her life.
Diane was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her children, Emma Nan Gray and Henry Lee Gray both of Glenwood, IA: sisters, Brenda Hackett of Houston, TX; Shelly Martin of Omaha, NE; Laurie Geller of Camas, WA; niece, Jordan Dunn & nephew, Nathanael Martin; extended relatives and many friends.
Interment will be held at a later date.
Memorials may be directed to the Mills County Store House.
Visitation:Saturday, August 23, 2014
4:00 PM
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Service:Thursday, August 28, 2014
6:30 PM
112 N. Walnut St.
Glenwood, IA51534
10 Condolences
Dear Emma and Henry,
I am so sad for your loss. Your mother was a lovely person and I am glad I knew her. She was so gentle with the Northeast students when she worked here. She always just lit up whenever I asked about the two of you and she was so proud to tell me about your interests and activities. You will certainly miss her. I am sending you thoughts of peace and healing. You are in my heart.
Love,
Mrs. Finken
Hugs to Emma & Henry
Your mother was so proud of you two.
You guys were her sunshine in life.
My heart goes out to the Diane Gray family. She put up a valiant fight. Hugs to Emma & Henry. May you find comfort in your family and friends during this difficult time.
My deepest and heartfelt sympathies to Diane’s beautiful sisters and amazing children. You take a piece of my heart with you, my dear friend. Safe travels, compadre…until we meet again.
Each conversation I had with Diane was a joy. She was a positive, beautiful person. The Schutte family extends our prayers and support to the entire Gray Family and especially Emma and Henry. May you find strength and comfort in the Lord.
At a loss for words. Such a unique soul she was. Loved her love for the Lord. Enjoyed her fantastic bakery creations. God Bless her family and rest in eternal peace my friend.
God received a lovely person.
Extremely sad to hear of Diane’s passing. Thoughts and prayers to her children, family and friends. Rest in Paradise.
What a beautiful person! My deepest sympathy to your family.
To the family of Ms. Diane Gray:
I would like to express my condolences to you for the loss of your mother and sister. It seems so unfair that death should have the power to take away someone you love. But during this time, God’s Word, the Bible, provides words of comfort. It teaches that the time will come when Jesus Christ will resurrect untold numbers of people back to life here on earth, after God has restored it back to the paradise that He originally created it to be. What joy you will feel when you are reunited with your dear loved one, Diane. Once again, I express my deepest sympathy.
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