Diane Alford

1956 - 2018

Diane Alford obituary, 1956-2018, Columbus, GA

BORN

1956

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Progressive Funeral Home

4235 St Mary's Rd

Columbus, Georgia

Diane Alford Obituary

Diane
Alford
September 28, 1956-
July 1, 2018
Columbus, GA`- Ms. Diane Alford passed away peacefully Sunday at Muscogee Manor Nursing Facility. She was 61 years of age.
Ms. Alford was the daughter of the late Comer and Emma K. Williams Alford.
She was born in Columbus, GA and was a 1974 graduate of the William H. Spencer High School. She attended Alabama State University, graduating with an Associate and Bachelors degrees from Columbus State University. She was employed with the Muscogee County School System for over 24 years, retiring in 2007 from Blackmon Road Elementary School.
She was a devout member of the Fourth Street Missionary Baptist Church where she served with PICCM and with the Choir. Other than her parents, Ms. Alford was preceded in death by three siblings, Bessie Crawford, Sylvester Alford and Comer Alford.
Surviving her departure with cherished memories, include: two sisters, Brenda DeRamus (Clemon) and Iris Miles; two brothers, Rickey Alford (Kim) and Stanley Alford; beloved nieces and nephews, Mary Jane Crawford, Latosha Brown (Wyndell), Tanisha Byrd-Mason (Todd), Chaundra Bailey (Jonathan), Courtney Byrd, Markebba Skylark (Tarrance), Brandon Byrd (Angela), Paul Brown, and Wanell Sylvester Alford; a host of loving cousins, other relatives and friends.
The Homegoing Celebration for Ms. Alford will be held Thursday, July 5, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Fourth Street Missionary Baptist Church with interment in Green Acres Cemetery. Pastor Johnny H. Flakes, III will officiate. Visitation is Today, 4 till 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed at progressivefuneralhome.com. Progressive Funeral Home, Inc.

Published by Ledger-Enquirer on Jul. 3, 2018.
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I always love when a reminder of such a sweet person appears. Grateful to have had Diane as a friend and coworker in my classroom. -Harriet

Harriet Barrow

June 27, 2023

Our deepest Condolences in your loss may the Comforter of Life embrace you all during this time of sorrow. Spencerian 71

Cardova Hall

July 6, 2018

Our deepest heartfelt sympathy and prayers are with the family. May the peace of God surround you, the love of God sustain you, and the mercy of God satisfy you during this time.
Sincerely,
Herman and Regina Crittenden Mitchell

Regina Mitchell

July 5, 2018

Sorry for your loss may the peace from God comfort you all. 2 Thessalonians 2:16,17

CE

July 5, 2018

May God's promise found in John 6:40, of the hope to see our loved ones again, comfort your heart and give you peace, strength and hope in the days to come

July 5, 2018

Brenda ,lris and family. Soo sorry for your loss. My sincere sympathy and condolences to you and your family. You are in my prayers. Rest in peace and in Heaven Diane. Willene Terry Bailey

Willene Terry Bailey

July 4, 2018

Sending my deepest sympathy and condolences to the Alford Family.

Betty Talley Laury

July 4, 2018

Dear Brenda, Tanisha, and Courtney,
I was sorry to hear of Diane's passing. She was my inclusion teacher for three years at BRMS and was in my room daily. I remember her as a beautiful, sweet friend who helped me adjust to a new situation when I arrived at BRMS. I hope you have precious memories that will bring you joy in times of sorrow. My prayer is that God will give you the peace you need at this time. I have such pleasant memories of your family. I am sorry I was unable to attend the visitation last night and unable to be at the service tomorrow. I would loved seeing you. Much love to you all. -Harriet Barrow

July 4, 2018

My thoughts and prayers are with the Alford family. Diane and I worked together years ago. I remember her pleasant smile and being a team player. She and I would often have conversations at the beginning of my shift as I relieved her.

Deneen Thornton-Hill

July 4, 2018

I remember that lovely smile of hers. To the family, I am sorry for your loss.

Carol Lester

July 3, 2018

May God bless and comfort you and family in the transition of your beloved sister. I know that God will do exactly what he has promised, he will never leave nor forsake us. I know he will because he has done in for me!!!! Put all your trust and faith in the Lord God Almighty.

Ceolia Julien & family

July 3, 2018

Sorry for your loss.

July 3, 2018

I remember Diane was always smiling and pleasant .My condolences to her family and friends.

Shelia Barron

July 3, 2018

My family and I would like to extend our condolences and prayers to the Alford Family. May God bless the Family in this time of sorrow.

Darnell Williams

July 3, 2018

From a loving friend to the Alford family

Barbara Cossey

July 3, 2018

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