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Diane Suttles Houston

1943 - 2017

Diane Suttles Houston obituary, 1943-2017, Cincinnati, OH

BORN

1943

DIED

2017

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Cincinnati, Ohio

Diane Houston Obituary

Diane Suttles Houston, 73, passed away November 15, 2017. She is survived by her husband of 49 years Ervin W. Houston; daughter Alexandra Houston (Jeff Moore) of San Diego; son Andrew Houston (Colleen) of Cincinnati; grandchildren Quinn and Anna Moore in San Diego, June and Frances Houston in Cincinnati.

An avid gardener, Diane volunteered at Krohn Conservatory, Civic Garden Center and Greater Cincinnati Master Gardeners during her years in Cincinnati.

Following retirement, the Houstons moved to Savannah Georgia, where they lived for 17 years. In Savannah, Diane became involved in a number of new volunteer activities. She became a docent at the Telfair Museum of Art; led a team of gardeners at the historic Owens-Thomas House; and was active in the Coastal Master Gardeners Association. Diane also served on the Boards of Savannah Tree Foundation and the Downtown Neighborhood Association.

Diane was also a dedicated orchid grower; having over 65 orchids under her watchful care and nurturing at her home in Savannah.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Cincinnati (4360 Cooper Road, Cincinnati OH 45242), Savannah Tree Foundation (3025 Bull Street, Savannah GA 31405), or Friends of the Owens-Thomas House (124 Abercorn Street, Savannah GA 31401).

Published by Savannah Morning News on Nov. 19, 2017.
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I am so saddened to hear about Diane. We were at GC together and I thought the world of her! Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Liz Jones

August 20, 2019

I am sorry to hear of Diane's passing. She was such an elegant lady with a great laugh. I will remember her fondly for all of her excellent volunteer work with the Savannah Tree Foundation. She always worked as hard as any paid staff member and reminded us of the bottom line: more trees, for current and future generations, to make the world a better place.

Adrienn M.

June 19, 2018

Ervin, Alexandra and Andrew,
Diane was one of the kindest souls I have had the pleasure of meeting. She always had a kind, pleasant word for everyone she encountered. She will be grandly missed by all who knew her.

Susan Houston-Hughes

Family

December 7, 2017

Diane was a shining star in Savannah. Loved by all who knew her, and missed tremendously.
Love to Erv and family,

Cyndi Sommers

December 1, 2017

TO THE FAMILY;

Sorry for your great loss,may the family find comfort in fond memories and GOD'S beautiful for the future.
JOHN 6:40.

November 20, 2017

Many wonderful memories of your two's superb efforts at the OT House and support of my wife, Joan. We all were so sorry you left Savannah but understood. Devastated about the news of Diane. I share your sorrow and loss.

Pete Peterson

November 19, 2017

Lady Di will always be remembered for her graciousness, kindness, and elegance. To know her was to love her. The courage and strength with which she battled ALS was inspirational. The disease may have claimed her body, but it never got her spirit.

Bonnie Williams

November 19, 2017

Lady Di will always be remembered for her kindness, graciousness, and elegance. To know her was to love her. She displayed such courage and strength in her battle with ALS. The disease may have claimed her body, but it never diminished her spirit.

Bonnie Williams

November 19, 2017

Erv and family,

We are forever grateful for Diane, whom we often called "The Sweetheart of Savannah." She was a lesson in grace, hospitality, and authenticity. Only Diane could charm us into 70 hours of manual labor because the Garden Club needed another courtyard on tour, or because the DNA needed another house on tour. ONLY DIANE was so good and kind that we could never, ever say "No" to her. Erv, we are grateful for the many times that you both welcomed us into your lovely home and all the celebrations shared, including the 50th birthday of your Volkswagon! Diane will remain in our hearts and memories as one of the most special, warm, and lovely people we've had the pleasure of knowing. We extend our condolences and love to family and friends here and beyond.

Brian and Paula Palmer

November 19, 2017

Diane inspired me with her courage, patience, intelligence , humility, humor and love of family and friends

Maggie Quinn

November 18, 2017

My deepest sympathy to family and friends of Diane. May memories of good times shared remain in your hearts and carry you through the difficult days ahead.

Virginia Cruz

November 18, 2017

So sorry to hear that Diane left us. She was a joy to know.

Miriam Center

November 17, 2017

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