Dian McFarland

Dian McFarland, 75, of Powder Springs, GA, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on August 19, 2025. She was born on February 5, 1950, in Meridian, Mississippi.

Dian was a loving wife, mother, daughter, grandmother, and friend. She devoted her life to caring for her family and raising her three daughters in a warm, loving home. One of her greatest accomplishments was graduating from dental hygienist school. This enabled her to have a long and fulfilling career as a dental hygienist for over 40 years.

Her faith was a central part of her life. She was a devoted member of First Baptist Church of Powder Springs. Dian also loved traveling, whether on relaxing beach trips or snow skiing vacations out West. She will be remembered for her joyful spirit, adventurous heart, and deep love for others.

Dian is preceded in death by her father, Jack Spears.

Dian is survived by her husband, Wayne McFarland; daughters, Amy (Eric) Houseworth, Cathy (Wayne) Meadows, and Patty (Vance) Wilder; mother, Bobbie Lou Spears; grandchildren, Walker Meadows, Nathaniel Houseworth, Addison Houseworth, Levi Houseworth, Reese Meadows, Ivy Meadows, Charlie Wilder, Vance Wilder Jr., Jack Meadows, Sam Wilder and Alice Wilder; brother, Phillip (Jane) Spears; aunt, Lillian Boughmer; and many extended family members and friends who will cherish her memory.

The family will receive friends at First Baptist Church of Powder Springs on Sunday, August 24, 2025, from 2:00-3:30 PM. Funeral services will follow at 3:30 PM, led by Rev. Eric Houseworth and Dr. Wayne Meadows. A private burial will take place at Union Grove Baptist Church in Lithia Springs, GA with Walker Meadows, Nathaniel Houseworth, Levi Houseworth, Vance Wilder Jr., Charlie Wilder, Jack Meadows, and Sam Wilder serving as pallbearers.

Dian's life was filled with love, faith, and kindness. Her memory will continue to shine brightly in the lives of all who knew her.

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Clark Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the services for Mrs. Carolyn Dian McFarland.