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Diane Marlow Obituary
Diane is survived by her husband, Dan Marlow; mother, Katherine Alford; sister, Debra (Nelson) Gammans; children, Wendy Waddle, Christy (Mark) Pernat, Mark Marlow, Laura Marlow, Anne (Alex) Beuhring, and Lynn (Tom) Van Tiem; grandchildren, Tyler Waddle, Kayla Marlow, Ian Swiedler, Riley Pernat, Kevin Beuhring, Ella Beuhring, Tommy Van Tiem, Evelyn Van Tiem, Joe Van Tiem, and Elodie Pernat. The grandchildren were the light and love of Diane's life.
Diane started her career with the state government at South Carolina Parks Recreation and Tourism, where she did double duty as a state employee and also served as the Executive Director of Keep America Beautiful of South Carolina. In that role she was very active in bringing the Adopt a Highway from Texas to South Carolina and in raising the public's awareness of the damage litter does to our beautiful state. From PRT Diane went to the SC Department of Health and Environmental Control's Office of Solid Waste Reduction and Recycling. She was a project manager for the office's outreach and education programs, working closely with schools across the state on curriculum materials and setting up recycling programs as well as making countless presentations to students. In addition, she was the office's resident expert on backyard composting, helping recycling coordinators and residents.
Diane loved people. She was a cheerleader and she carried that enthusiasm over to her adult life. Her love of life was contagious and as cheerleading captain and homecoming queen she inspired others to enjoy and celebrate all of life's moments. She was always ready to give an encouraging word to those in need. She participated in a number of beauty contests, including the Miss Georgia Pageant, where she was voted Miss Congeniality by her peers. She was very active in the Girl Scouts for many years. She loved children and also taught swimming for many years. She dedicated her life to be of service to this wonderful world and its people.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at Saxe Gotha Presbyterian Church, 5503 Sunset Blvd., Lexington, SC. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, July 11, 2011 at Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel. www.caughmanharmanfuneralhome.net
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Memories and Condolences
for Diane Marlow
Gail Cunningham
July 18, 2011
Dear Dan and Family,
Our Great American Cleanup team at Keep America Beautiful had the pleasure of working with Diane when she was Executive Director of Keep America Beautiful of South Carolina. She truly did help keep SC and America beautiful through everything she did, and our thoughts and prayers go out to you all at this sad time.
Mitch Perkins
July 14, 2011
Dan,
So sorry to hear about your loss. I thought the world of Diane as well as all the people who knew her. Tanya and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Mitch and Tanya Perkins
July 14, 2011
I had the pleasure of working with Diane through the many years in her different capacities. She was a delightful person who never met a stranger. She adored her family and I felt as if I knew you all even though we never met. She was dedicated to recycling and keeping our country beautiful and shared her knowledge with love and enthusiasm. I'm sure she's making heaven a prettier place right now. My thoughts and prayers to her family and friends.
Sandy Darnell Sandvig
Judith Holstun May
July 13, 2011
Diane was a beautiful and vivacious woman, a dear high school and college classmate and friend. I grieve this loss and send prayers to her family.
Pete Stevens
July 13, 2011
Dan, my prayers are with you all at this most difficult time. Diane was a wonderful person and co-worker.
"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal."
Brenda (Parmer) Roberts
July 13, 2011
Greatly saddened by the news of Diane's sickness and passing. We were classmates at LaGrange High. My sincerest condolences to all of Diane's family and loved ones.
Barbara O'Connell
July 13, 2011
I was so sad to hear that Diane is gone. She and I worked together in the early days of our KAB careers and she was such a positive influence on Rock Hill's Clean & Green program. I remember traveling with her to conferences and planning events together. She was such fun to be around and I am sorry I lost touch with her over the past several years. My heart goes out to Dan and the rest of the family.
July 13, 2011
I was so sorry to hear of Diane's passing. I worked with Diane for many years, she was always upbeat and a pleausre to work with. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Carolyn Tomlinson,
Dorchester County Recycling and Keep Dorchester County Beautiful.
Sandra Gordy
July 13, 2011
When I was in the Miss LaGrange Pageant, Diane, having won the year before me, helped me with makeup, etc, preparing for the pageant. I always thought she was as beautiful on the inside as she was on the outside. RIP, old friend.
Lisa Tye
July 12, 2011
To Dan and family. Don and I learned the sad news today about Diane. You know that you are one of the most special people in the world to both of us, so we know that Diane HAD to be a very special person also. Please know that you and your entire family are in our prayers. Our thoughts are with each of you... Lisa Tye and Don Cobb (Environmental Consulting Services, Inc.)
Dolly Patton
July 12, 2011
I was so sad to hear about Diane’s illness and passing but wanted you to know how she changed my life and how grateful I am to have had the opportunity to learn from her. She gave me my first job, not only in the nonprofit arena, but in environmental education with Keep SC Beautiful. She taught me all about recycling, event planning and, more importantly, fundraising. We planned numerous recycling, adopt-a-highway and KAB conference. I’m still doing this type job today. Diane also gave me the best childrearing advice. When I got married and began raising a step-daughter, Diane provided these perfect words of wisdom, “You and your husband must agree on how you are raising your children. You must be together – it’s the best foundation you can give them.” She was right and I have shared this will all my friends having children for the last 20 years. I am certainly blessed to have been touched by her.
Linda Lee Lukas
July 12, 2011
Lynn, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Although I did not know Diane, I can tell she was a treasure! Her love of life and family was an example for all.
Kimberly Griffith
July 12, 2011
I was so devastated to hear of the loss of Ms. Diane. She was such a wonderful person, that was willing to help anyone that was in need. She taught us all about the importance of recycling and the environment. I am sure that I join all of her recycling family in morning her loss. She was such a dear friend to us all. Kim Griffith, Newberry County Solid Waste and Recycling
Brenda Sims Smith
July 11, 2011
Iwas a high school classmate and was deeply saddened to hear about Diane. My sincere sympathy to all her family.
Deborah Ducker
July 11, 2011
Dear Christie and Wendy,
What an honor to have your mom in my life. I admired her very much and she was an inspiration to me. As my neighbor, she set a standard of caring in our neighborhood. She was a wonderful mom and I often thought of her as I raised my children. As the PTA President of Oak Grove Elem., she worked diligently for the children in our community. Diane was always a positive force for improving the lives of children. She had a way of leading by example, and she was truly a servant leader...just as Jesus directed us to do. I rejoice in her life and celebrate her legacy. With Love,
Shannon Bolick
July 11, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Christy and Wendy, your mom will always be a vivid light in my childhood memories. Her hugs, laugh, dancing,fun Girl Scout activities, beautiful smile, and her always eagerness to welcome me into your home will never be forgotten.
Deborah Jacobs
July 11, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family and to Wendy Waddle of Rock Hill who is very special person to us all at Special Olympics.
Special Olympics South Carolina, Inc
Leslie Hatchell
July 11, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of Diane's death. I worked with her for many years and considered her a friend. She touched the lives of many people through her work. Please know your family is in my prayers.
Leslie Hatchell
York County Solid Waste Collection & Recycling
Tonya Taylor
July 11, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. She was the best Girl Scout leader and a wonderful person. I feel lucky to have known her.
Tonya Taylor
July 11, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. She was the best Girl Scout leader and a wonderful person. I was lucky to have known her.
Andrew Teague
July 11, 2011
I can remember riding with Diane to the compost facility in Florence SC. Must have been around November of 2004. I was working at Shaw AFB at the time. She was excited about that project and many others that were focused on landfill diversion and recycling. She impacted my life positivley and made me aware of how important our environment is to us and future generations. As a matter of fact I ended up with a degree in environmental sciences. I learned of her passing through DHEC. She obviously made many friends there and was admired to the point Mr. Chesley was compelled to get the word out to all of her extened friends, those of us who knew her through our professions. She was an environmental warrior and her dedication will live on through our works. Remember, Faith makes all things possible, not easy. May God bless you all in these trying times.
Andy Teague
City of Sumter
Joni Nehls
July 10, 2011
Prayers and thoughts to the family during this time. Diane was my girl scout leader and taught me swim lessons. She will certainly be missed. Joni Kester Nehls
Christie Bryant-Benson
July 10, 2011
Love and prayers to the family during this time of saddness and pain. Diane was my girl scout leader and swim teacher and her sweet spirit will be truly missed.
Mike Anderson
July 10, 2011
I was fornuate to have served with Diane on the Citizen's Advisory Committee for the Town of Lexington. She was always very kind, very involved. As one would hope to do in life, Diane made a mark on the world, left it a better place.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. While her void will never be filled, find peace in your countless memories.
Debbie Lowman
July 10, 2011
Dan,
So sorry to hear about Diane. I knew her briefly, she was a very pleasant person. My prayers go out to you and your family.
Debbie Lowman, (BB&T-new home construction).
Mary Pat Baldauf
July 9, 2011
Dan: I was so sad to hear about your loss. I loved working with Diane when she was with Keep SC Beautiful and I was at Keep the Midlands Beautiful. Know that I am keeping you and the rest of the family in my thoughts.
The Staff of Caughman-Harman Funeral Home
July 10, 2011
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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