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Born on April 26, 1948 in Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of John and Jane (Harrover) Dillon. On August 14, 1965 she married Gilbert Faford in Flat Rock, Michigan.
She will be remembered for her cooking. She was a loving mother and grandmother who would do anything for her grandchildren. She enjoyed gardening and anything to do with Betty Boop.
Diane was preceded in death by her parents and daughter, Cindy Lee Beard.
She is survived by her husband, Gilbert Faford, children, Tamara (Richard) Kaune, Kim Fisher, Gilbert (Grace) Faford, II, son-in-law, Gary Beard, grandchildren, Sam (Cassie) Oliver, Jeremy (Christa) Oliver, Willie (Jeanette) Nino, Samantha (Tom) Buvia, Christine (Nick) Evans, Andrew Faford, Haley Faford, Haley Faford, James Queen, Lee (Amber) Queen, great-grandchildren, Brenden Nino, Alexis Nino, Easton Buvia, Carson Buvia, Owen Evans, Liam Evans, Skye Queen, Lee Queen, Jr., Ellie Queen, Emmitt Oliver, Charlotte Oliver, Sophia Oliver, sisters, Ginger, Kathy, Sue, Jackie, Mary, Barb.
Private burial to be held at Riverside Cemetery, South Rockwood, Michigan.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in memory of her daughter Cindy Lee Beard.
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