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Diane Railey Curington

1942 - 2025

Diane Railey Curington obituary, 1942-2025, Gainesville, GA

BORN

1942

DIED

2025

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Little & Davenport Funeral Home & Crematory

355 Dawsonville Highway SW

Gainesville, Georgia

Diane Curington Obituary

Diane Railey Curington, 82 of Gainesville passed away at her residence on Thursday evening, April 24, 2025. Trusting Jesus with her soul, she died peacefully as she was ushered into heaven.

Born in Jacksonville, FL, Diane attended Brenau University and the University of Georgia. She taught Elementary English at Candler Street Elementary, Enota Elementary, and was one of two teachers when Lakeview Academy was founded. Among Diane's hobbies was duplicate bridge, traveling and working in her flower gardens.

Diane is survived by her husband Jim Curington, along with two children, Bill Curington of Athens, GA and Ashley Curington of Suwanee, GA. She has 4 grandchildren: James, Brice and Stephanie Curington of Athens and Mason Anthony of Suwanee. Next of kin includes Fran Edwards of Blairsville, GA.

There will be a small private ceremony at Diane's home on May 16,2025, and a public celebration service of her life will be on Friday May 30, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Gainesville.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be given in memory of Diane R. Curington to Eagle Ranch, 5500 Union Church Rd., Flowery Branch, GA., 30542

Those wishing to send online condolences to the family may do so at littledavenport.com

Little & Davenport Funeral Home and Crematory, 355 Dawsonville Highway, SW, Gainesville, Georgia 30501 is in charge of arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by gainesvilletimes.com on May 5, 2025.

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Little Davenport Funeral Home

May 5, 2025

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

John Ricketson

April 25, 2025

I am so sorry to hear of Diane´s passing. She was always so kind and nice, it was as if you were the person she most wanted to see every time we met. My condolences to Jim, Ashley and the rest of the family in their time of grief and reflection. I will be praying for all of you.

MaryJane Kramer

April 25, 2025

I know that all of your hearts must be breaking at this moment. I can only offer my love to you all, and keep you in my heart, with many prayers that I will offer to help you through this hardest of times. MJ

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