Maude Harding "Micky" Diehn

DIEHN, Maude Harding "Micky", 83, died peacefully on Wednesday, February 18, at St. Mary's Hospice House in Athens, Ga. She was a resident of Talmadge Terrace in Athens, having lived previously on Hutchinson Island in Jensen Beach, Fla., Norfolk, Va., and Nags Head, N.C. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Tayloe and Maude Meekins Harding; and three husbands James Gwatkin, Clifford "Pete" Blakely, and F. Ludwig Diehn. She is survived by her sister, Sally Hasty (Lewis) of Peachtree City, Ga.; children, James Gwatkin (Marlene) of Greensboro, N.C., Lynn Steedman (John) of Athens, Ga., Carlotta Fugett (Jean) of Baltimore, Md. and Charles Gwatkin (Robin) of Nags Head, N.C.; 12 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was born in Washington, N.C. and always loved the eastern North Carolina area. In mid-life, the developed an interest in painting and became an accomplished artist portraying her love of wildlife and nature. She was also active in her support of a number of charities and arts organizations. Everyone that knew her was touched by her wit, charm, and sense of humor. She was a beautiful person inside and out. A private memorial service will occur at a later date on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, a place she loved dearly. In lieu of flowers, please send a contribution to a charity of your choice. Bernstein Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. www.bernsteinfuneralhome.com
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.