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Renee Mallett
July 25, 2017
It's Kitten Season Diana - We need you still. Renee
Mary Turner
July 16, 2016
Diana was a kind, generous person. I was so very sorry to hear of her passing. May God bless and comfort Kirk and Diana's family.
Donna Phillips-Young
July 9, 2016
Diana was as a dear, kind, and beautiful lady. I have 6 O'Malley cats that I kept as my babies and she helped saved many many others that i "found". I smile every time i pet my cats as i remember her. Kirk, the loss will always be there but so will the memories of the great joy she brought. She accomplished so much with her life and leaves us in awe at her legacy. Be at peace kitty angel!
Carolyn Fellers
July 9, 2016
Kirk and family, I am so very sad for your loss. I met Diana after moving to Nacogdoches in 2007 and finding O'Malley Alley Cats. I volunteered with O'Malley for several years and working with such a kind, compassionate and dedicated animal lover was a joy. Diana was so lovely and brave, never complaining. I admire her very much. What a loss to her family, friends, and all the pets she saved and all she will not be there for. She will be missed. God bless her.
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O'Malley Alley Cat rescued Sabrina and Sierra from a hoarding situation. They now live in the lap of luxury in Dallas.
Sabrina, Sierra & Deborah Brown
July 9, 2016
Diana touched the lives of all she knew and her zest for life was incomparable. My two rescue cats adopted from O'Malley have given me such joy and I am forever grateful. Diana will remain in our hearts and in our memories forever.
Grandpa Burchfield and "CAT" aka Mason
Jim and Shirley Newell
July 8, 2016
Kirk, we have lost an amazing family member but certainly have many fun memories of Diana. I am submitting a picture of Grandpa Burchfield and Mason....he was counting on Diana to take him and be his Mom. Love you
Aunt Sharron Randall
July 8, 2016
Diana and Kirk have a large extended family including Kirk's mother, June Hensley, his brothers, aunts, uncles, cousins and many, many friends. She will be remembered with love and admiration for her courage and selflessness.
July 8, 2016
Kirk, I wish that words could ease your ocean of emotional upheaval or change the tides of circumstance. Diana made an indelible imprint on this planet and touched the hearts and lives of many. Tony joins me in expressing our deepest sympathy for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and her family. Anne & Tony Jacobs
Warren Fisher
July 8, 2016
I remember Diana from when she was a student in my MBA class at SFA in the 1990's. She was smart, hard working, and pleasant to be around. I was sorry to hear a while back that she was fighting cancer, and the world has a big empty space now that the cancer won. My condolences to Kirk and to the rest of Diana's family. Warren W. Fisher, Professor Emeritus of Management, SFASU
Mary Carns
July 7, 2016
Kirk, I am so sorry that we have lost Diana. She was a dear friend, and she did incredible work in saving a large number of cats and kittens. I adopted two cats from her, and she continued to visit them over the last few years. She was deeply loved, and she will be greatly missed.
July 7, 2016
Ohhh Kirk, I am so sorry for your loss, Diana and I worked together at the Stripling law firm, and she was such a joy and a very good friend. Much love to you and yours!! Mozelle Ray
Rhonda Richardson
July 7, 2016
I met Mrs.Diane over a conversation about cats. I met her one other time when I adopted my cat 9 years ago. She was the type of person after speaking with them, you'd never forget. So sorry to hear of her passing. My condolences to her family.
Shannon Nerren
July 7, 2016
Diana was so sweet, generous, and compassionate. Even despite her health struggles she was tough and continued to do what she loved. We will always miss her and cherish her. Words can't express how much she meant to us and to the community. Kirk, we are praying for you and we are always here if you need us. ---Shawn and Shannon Nerren
Gerry Larabee
July 7, 2016
Kirk, There are no words to express how sorry I am at the loss of sweet Diana. I will always remember the fun we had and her laugh. I'm glad we got to know her. Gerry & Tinker
Susan Woll
July 6, 2016
Dear Family and Friends of Diana,
I knew Diana through her efforts to save homeless and cats and kittens. I was introduced to Diana by Kathy Taylor, another hero in the animal rescue world. Though Diana and I only communicated via the internet and telephones calls, her shining and compassionate soul was apparent immediately.
Diana was so kind and caring; traits which are under-valued in our society.
She told me of her health struggles and I was amazed at her determination to continue with her animal rescue work despite all she was going through.
I found her sense of humor lovely, and the world is indeed a less lovely place without her.
I send you all my deepest and heartfelt condolences at this terrible time of loss in your lives.
I am sorrier that I can say, for your loss of Diana and the loss to the world.
Diana was and always be an everyday hero.
July 6, 2016
Kirk,
I am so very sorry for your loss of Diana
she was a sweet and caring friend. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Nancy French
Melissa Morris
July 6, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with you Kirk, I am so very sorry.
Carolyn and Spence
July 6, 2016
So sorry Kirk. The kitties will miss her. We love you
Diane Whitehead
July 5, 2016
Kirk, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Diana was a super sweet and caring person. I'm so thankful God put her in my life. She was special.
Rae Wooten
July 4, 2016
Kirk, What a brave and wonderful lady Diana was and I will miss her so very much. She made the world a better place! Her personal faith was an inspiration to many of us. My prayers are with you!
John Nettle
July 4, 2016
My sincere condolences on the passing of Diana. My interactions with her were around the rescue of cats, which was something she was passionate about. I appreciated her kindness, patience and empathy as we shared a bond over a cat named King Solomon. My heart goes out to you, Kirk.
July 2, 2016
So sorry to hear about your wonderful lady, Diana. Such a delight to know and be around. She will be missed. George and Sharon Thompson
Leanne Anderson
July 1, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Diana will be missed, as she was one of the sweetest and most caring people that I have ever met. I have three adopted cats from O'Malley and we had stayed in touch, as she never stopped caring about them.
Sara Croft
July 1, 2016
Kirk, thinking of you and yours in this difficult time. Diana was an amazing person, and someone who saved so many lives. I learned a lot from her tenacity and strength.
Renee Mallett
July 1, 2016
To lose one with a heart so big and such a generous spirit makes the tear flow harder. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
You probably will not recognize my name, but Diana and i share many rescue moments and hundreds of emails!
Carol Ann Bass-Clifton
July 1, 2016
Kirk, you are in my heart and prayers. Diana was a beautiful lady.
Peace & Love,
Carol Ann Bass Clifton
Rhonda Ward
July 1, 2016
Kirk, You and are in my thoughts and prayers. I have very fond memories of our days at the law firm. She was a very kind person and she loved you very much. Let me know if there is anything I can do.
Pamela Temple
July 1, 2016
Diana was an amazing woman with a heart for animals bigger than anyone else I've ever met. She will truly be missed but her legacy will live on through the many cats, and people, she touched.
Sharon Parker
July 1, 2016
Kirk, I'm so sorry to hear that Diana passed away. She has a wonderful heart and I will miss her alot. My prayers are with you. Sharon Parker
Linda Christian
June 30, 2016
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Diana. She was such a sweet and caring person. I adopted my cat through O'Malley Alley Cats and visited with Diana at that time. She really loved the animals and was so happy for people to rescue and adopt them. Heaven has gained an angel.
William Sowell
June 30, 2016
I'm sorry for your loss. My wife and I met Diana about 8 months ago. We adopted "Mister" from her. We enjoyed talking with her and hate we didn't have more time to get to know her. She was a sweet devoted person that influenced many lives. She will be missed !
Julie Strother
June 30, 2016
I'm so sorry for your loss. I am a rescuer, like Diana. She was admired and well respected in the rescue community. She will be greatly missed.
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