Diane Lynn Farnham Williams
Diane Lynn Farnham Williams
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Diane Lynn Williams, 62 of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at ECU North Hospital on Tuesday December 30, 2025. Diane was born on July 3, 1963, in Rutland County Vermont. She was preceded in death by her parents Maurice and Martha Farnham.
She is survived by her husband Stephen, son Rami Yousef, daughter Kristin Williams, grandchildren Kara Yousef, Kimberly Borges, Kayley Collins and Kennedy Yousef, brother Rick Farnham and sister Sue Farnham.
Diane was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend; she loved the outdoors and going to the beach.
The family will hold a private memorial at a later date.
Hockaday Funeral & Cremation Services is handling arrangements for the Williams family. Family and friends may sign the online register by visiting www.hockadayfs.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
507 Highway 158, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870-0698
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