Diana Reed

Diana Lynn (Dobbins) Reed, 73, of Whitney, and formerly a resident of Evansville and Elkhart Indiana, passed away on February 8, 2017, at Hillcrest Medical Center in Waco. A visitation and celebration of her life will be held on Friday, February 10, 2017, from 6-8 p.m. at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors in Whitney.

Diana was born in Elkhart, Indiana on June 20, 1943. Diana graduated from Jimtown high school and she went on to study voice and piano and taught and played music for over 50 years of her life.

On June 8, 1963, at Rantoul Air Force Base, she married the love of her life and best friend Curtis Jr. Reed. Curt and Diana had 7 amazing children: Becky, Curtis, Kelly, Shana, Shawn, Stacy and Lenny.

For over 29 years, she worked in automotive sales and most notably was the Director of Fleet Sales for Kenny Kent Auto of Evansville, Indiana. She also served as the executive secretary of the Whitney Chamber of Commerce, Whitney, Texas. She enjoyed teaching piano and voice and loved to lead church choirs and several cantata’s. Actively involved in the American Legion, she also served as treasurer and pianist for Sun Country Chapel.

Preceding her in death were her father, Linville R. Dobbins and mother, Carrie Spaugh Dobbins; a son, Shawn Reed; a sister, Judy Lane; and a brother, Lenny Dobbins.

Survivors include her husband, Curtis Reed; children ,Becky Bennett of Washington, Illinois, Curtis A. Reed of Henderson, Nevada, Kelly Sappington of Elkhart, Indiana, Shana Fryer of Venedocia, Ohio, Stacy Rife of Ohio City, Ohio and Lenny Reed of Evansville, Indiana. Diana was blessed with 12 grandchildren; 6 great grand-children; brothers Allen Dobbins, Donnie (Rex) Whitecotton; and sisters, Shari Macgregor, Myrna Rink, and Linette Dobbins.

Diana enjoyed her life and she wanted to thank some of those that made this possible. To my husband, Curt, you were my knight in shining armor and most importantly my best friend. To my kids: you were all my favorites and I loved you all dearly. She loved her pets and was grateful for the unconditional love and how her pets enriched her life.

Diana was outworked by no one. She never met a stranger and her word was as good as a handshake. She was a devoted and loving mother. She would give the shirt off her back to anyone. She was very proud of her family and she had a servant’s heart. Diana loved holidays, family get-togethers and any chance to spend time with her family was important to her, spending hours cooking and preparing for her family and she treated all guests like they were family! Diana was well known for taking charge and for always being a leader. She will be missed by all who knew her!

Life: What you get out of it, depends on how you play it! I’ve had a wonderful life and thank you to all who made it so…Diana Lynn Reed

Viewing and Visitation

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ,Friday, February 10, 2017
Marshall & Marshall Funeral Directors in Whitney
201 North Bosque Whitney, TX 76692