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DIANNE JOYNER HAIRSTON MOSS

DIANNE JOYNER HAIRSTON MOSS obituary, Fort Wayne, IN

DIANNE MOSS Obituary

DIANNE JOYNER HAIRSTON MOSS, 64, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2011. "She was our beloved." Born in Fort Wayne, she was the first born of seven children and daughter of Mary Louise of Fort Wayne and the late James B. Joyner. She graduated from Central High School and obtained an advanced degree from Indiana Tech. She served many years working for the Fort Wayne Housing Authority before briefly moving to Toledo, Ohio to perform similar duties. Upon returning to Fort Wayne, she served others as an English instructor at Ivy Tech. She is also survived by her loving husband, David of Huntington; daughter, Kimberly Hairston (Jason) Lippe of Carmel; siblings, James Joyner, John Joyner, Debbie Joyner, Donald Joyner, Michael Joyner, and Eric Joyner; and grandson, Luke Lippe. "She was a loving wife, mother, and friend to all she met. She leaves behind many relatives and friends who will mourn her passing." Memorial service is 3 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2011, at Ellis Funeral Home, Fort Wayne, with visitation from 1 to 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations on behalf of Dianne may be made to the American Lung Association of Indiana. Arrangements by Ellis Funeral Home.

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Jul. 29, 2011.

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Deanna Surfus

August 17, 2011

Dianne was a sweet, funny, lovely lady. I loved getting to know her at Ivy Tech, and she is already missed on campus. All of the ASA division at the school sends their love to her family in this difficult time.

Craig & Vinnie Nix

August 5, 2011

To the Joyner Family,
We are so sorry for your loss; our thoughts are with you and yours. May you find comfort in good memories of Dianne.

Arlie Wilson

August 2, 2011

I send my condolences for the entire family. I will never forget Dianne from her band days at Central. May God keep Dianne and comfort the family throughout your days of grief.

Peggy Williams

August 2, 2011

May the grace of God be with you all during this difficult time.

Joseph (Little Joe) and Peggy (Stephens) Williams

The Gorman Family

August 2, 2011

To the entire Joyner Family:

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of sorrow. May the memories and love that you share be the comfort you need from this day forward. God Bless you all.

Pamela Goodwin

August 1, 2011

Debbie and Family,

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Please know my family and I are thinking of you and have you in our prayers.

Pamela Brooks-Goodwin

August 1, 2011

mrs. joyner,dj,debbie,michael,johnny,&your whole family. i worked with diane on quite a few occasions in my 25 yrs. w/the city. she was a gifted, & very likable person. our family prayers are with you! the Tony Firks Family.

Reba Nelson

July 31, 2011

To Mrs. Joyner and the Joyner family sorry to hear of your loss ,You have our prayers and the good times , you'll always have the beautiful memories. And always rememberlove last forever, that she left with you. To Mrs. Joyner God knows your heartand what you feel,look unto Jesus the authour and finisher of our FAITH. The Nelson Family. God Bless.

Carolyne Penick

July 31, 2011

Sorry to hear about the passing of Dianne. May your family always have wonderful memories of her. My prayers go out to you during this very difficult time.

Carolyne Penick

July 31, 2011

To the family of Dianne Joyner Hairston Moss. Just learned of her passing yesterday. Was terribly sorry to hear this news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

July 30, 2011

Kim, you and your mother meant so much to me when I was your First Grade Teacher. She was an encourager to you and to me. I am so grateful our paths "crossed" . I have often wondered where life had taken you. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time in your life. Ramona Weikel

Nancy Niemann

July 30, 2011

I'm very sad to learn of Diane's passing. We worked together at the City of Fort Wayne in the 1980's and she was one of my dearest friends. Diane, Patsy Rumsey and me were always together. One of my fondest memories is the year the three of us vacationed in Cozumel, Mexico together. I hadn't seen her for years but thought of her often. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Coakley family

July 30, 2011

sorry for your loss. Please let the coakley family know if you need anything. Our prayers are with you in your time of sorrow

Marie Winfrey

July 29, 2011

Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time.

Dianne Jenkins

July 29, 2011

Jim, Debbie, John, and Family,

I just learned of Dianne's passing and I'm so sad to have heard this news. Even though Dianne and I didn't see each other on a regular basis, we were always happy when we would run into each other or talk on the phone. I haven't seen her in far too long, and her presence will definitely be missed.

I pray that The Lord will send the comforter to comfort you and family during this difficult time.

HUGS

July 29, 2011

Though I hadn't had contact with Dianne over far too many years I am still so saddened to read of her passing. She was a gentle person who showed the utmost respect and care for everyone she met. May you find some comfort in the sure knowledge that she is resting in Jesus.

Arnetta Barnett, Dallas TX

Maggie Fiedler

July 29, 2011

Michael & Cindy,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Our families are so dear to us, it would be hard to imagine losing any of them. Dianne has finished what she was sent to accomplish and may now go and rest with God. May the angels walk beside you during these next few days to help ease your pain.

Love & Friendship,

Kate Love-Jacobson

July 29, 2011

I was so shocked and saddened to see this notice. Diane was such a vivacious person. I knew her when I was a teenager when she worked for Dr. Epps. My family had an answering service and I probably talked her almost every week day to give her messages and arrange scheduling. Then, I knew Diane after she worked for the City of Fort Wayne. Diane is a great loss to our community.

July 29, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jon, Amy Lippe and family

Babb Family

July 29, 2011

Our prayers are with you all during this time.

July 29, 2011

Sorry for your loss our prayers are with the Joyner family..The Blanks Family..

Tina Sutphin

July 29, 2011

Michael, Eric and Family: My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time.

Harris, Morgan Family

July 29, 2011

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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