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Nancy was born January 29, 1956 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Leonard and Barbara (Duncan) Newman. She grew up in Burt, Michigan and graduated from Birch Run High School with the class of 1974. On February 28, 1976 she married Melvin Diffin and he preceded her in death in 2002. Nancy was always on the go and made friends wherever she went. She loved spending time with her whole family, however her greatest joy in life was her grandchildren.
Surviving are: Children, Rebecca (Wissam) Mahfouz, Bradley Diffin; Grandchildren, Olivia Diffin, Alexander Diffin, Jamie Diffin, Taylor Diffin, Adrien Diffin, Muhammad Mahfouz; Great Grandson, Elliot Cline; Sisters, Jane Watson, Susan Hertel; Niece, Lana (Jerrell) McCoy. She was preceded in death by her Parents, Leonard and Barbara Newman; Husband, Melvin Diffin; Sister, Mary Newman, Nephew, Thomas Hertel. Please sign our guestbook or share an online condolence with the family at www.oguinnfh.com
O'Guinn Family Funeral Homes
Birch Run Chapel
(989) 624-9342
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