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Brandi F
June 1, 2025
Know that people will still celebrate you on your birthday. You are truly loved and will be deeply missed!
Nikki McIntyre - Wake County
May 20, 2025
Dian, Dian, Dian......I am going to miss you! All the chats on Teams to make my day by faster. This news broke my heart. I am praying for your family and daughter. You talked about her all the time and I know this is going to be hard for her but I know God will help guide her in the right direction. Hannah be strong!
Henrietta Mangum
May 14, 2025
I want to give My Deepest Condolences to Hannah and her Family. Just remember she's not alone The Angels will look over her. Always remember those Foot Prints in the sand she walks with you every step you take. Your mom LOVED herself some you. Prayers already done.
Henrietta Mangum
May 14, 2025
Dian she was a very special Friend and Co-worker to me. We gained a friendship that was so awesome. We'd have long talks just about anything from kids to just life in general. The laughs we used to have. We also had many lunches and dinners together just sitting and laughing the whole time. She was my hero, I'd go to her and talk about just anything. We had planned to get together that weekend to have dinner together. Our last words in person we're I love you girl. My heart is so heavy now. Seems like I've lost a piece of me. She will be so truly missed and the love will last forever. I love you girl until we meet again.
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Brandi Finnerty
May 12, 2025
Dian had an infectious personality and once meeting her, you wanted to be surrounded by her and you´d never forget her. Even though we lost touch over the years, I often thought about her. She was kind, generous, a great cook, and had a great sense of humor. She was a lover and advocate of many things- animals, meeting new people, living life, and her daughter Hannah. Hannah, one of the purest souls you´ll ever meet will be I my thoughts and prayers.
A true loss for everyone.
Gayle Franks
May 11, 2025
Hannah and David, I am heartsick over the loss of Dian. We went through a lot of times -some good, some not. Hannah I was there with your mom during her pregnancy with you. David, you too. When you are ready I `d love to speak with each of you. I will send each of you contact information for me.
With much love,
Gayle Franks
India Dickerson
May 9, 2025
I worked with Dian at Wake County. She was always sweet, kind and helpful. Dian, you will be missed! Prayers for the family.
Jeri Lewis
May 9, 2025
I worked with Dian when she worked at NCSU. We always had such fun times. Prayers to her daughter and family.
Chris Dell´Anno
May 6, 2025
It still doesnt feel real. I worked with Dian for over a decade and we spent many moments away from work. We laughed and enjoyed the time we soent with each other and in the last week were trying to line up our various work and social schedules so we could spend time together again. My heart and all my love go out to Hannah. The world is just a bit darker now, her light was so bright.
Wake County Sheriff's Office Detention Peer Support Team
May 6, 2025
Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends.
Ross Yeager
May 5, 2025
I had the privilege of working alongside Dian during the County's response to COVID and can tell you she was amazing. It saddens me greatly to hear of this tragedy. Thoughts and prayers with her family. This is truly a profound loss.
Sevanne Moushegiam
May 5, 2025
I'm so sad that this happened to Dian. She was such a great person and a great friend. I hate that her life was cut short when she was so looking forward to the next stage in her life. I have so many great memories of times we shared. I'm glad she was a part of my life. She will be greatly missed. I'm heartbroken for Hannah and the rest of her family and will keep them in my thoughts and prayers.
Vera Lane
May 5, 2025
I worked with Dian at Wake County. I just recently retired in April of this year and had let Dian know of my upcoming retirement. She wish me the best and said she was looking forward to doing it soon. She was a pleasure to work with and always had a good disposition. My thoughts and prayers are with her daughter and the rest of her family. She will truly be missed but will be remembered for the kind and great person that she was.
Sherry Brown
May 5, 2025
My heart breaks. My heart breaks for her so many friends, her family and her precious beautiful daughter Hannah. Dian was a wonderful friend and I have so many memories, fun times. She was caring and kind. She had a heart of gold. I am so grateful for our relationship and friendship. Being around her made you want to be a better person. I am going to miss her terribly. My sincere condolences to her family and her daughter.
Gayle Franks
May 4, 2025
Dian was a wonderful friend and colleague while at NC State. I saw her occasionally and then time got in the way. My condolences to her friends and family and most especially to her daughter.
Ginger Heskett
May 4, 2025
I am shocked and saddened by this tragic death. Dian was a supportive and caring friend. My condolences to her daughter. Dian will be missed.
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