of Melbourne, AR
May 28, 1937 - November 9, 2020
Diane Gifford, 83, of Melbourne died November 9, 2020.
She was born May 28, 1937 in Sage, Arkansas to Adam and Hellen (Moser) Warnett.
Diane was a member of First Assembly of God and was a Volunteer Minister with the Troubled Teens in Chelan County, Washington. She was a piano teacher and a ribbon cutter for the George Stellar Bridge in Wenatchee, Washington in 1950. She was also devoted to her family and faith in Jesus Christ, adored by everyone and known as a prayer warrior.
Survivors include her loving husband, Robert Blane Gifford; two daughters, Laurie Gifford of Melbourne and Lorraine Johnston of Henderson, Nevada; twelve grandchildren, Amie, Kim, Aaron, Bobby, Nichole, Anjel, Andrea, Garet, Jenna, Jared, Blake and Brittany; fourteen great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Theresa Kennedy; one son, Gary Blaine Gifford, and a grandson, Ryan Gifford.
There are no services scheduled at this time.
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9 Condolence(s)
Stephanie Gillihan
Thursday, November 12, 2020
I’m so sorry for Diane’s passing. I remember her many stories.
Stephanie Gillihan
Pam and Gary Gifford
Thursday, November 12, 2020
Diane will be greatly missed. She was such a sweet, happy person and had a close relationship with Jesus. She was such a prayer warrior. She will suffer no more. We love you Diane! To the girls and all the family, we are praying for your comfort!
Cinda Rich
Thursday, November 12, 2020
Diane was a beautiful person. The joy on her face was evidence of the peace that comes from knowing Jesus and being filled with His Holy Spirit. She will be missed by all who knew her. Sending prayers of comfort for all of her family. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Lori Larsen
Thursday, November 12, 2020
Love you Laurie. If you need anything please call. Your precious mama will be missed by all who knew her. She always had a smile and a heart of gold, you are truly blessed. Much love to you and you're family.
Dottie McWherter
Thursday, November 12, 2020
Sorry for the loss of your mother. Your pain and grief is less knowing that your mother is in a better place with no more suffering.
Love you,
Dottie
Melba Hall Bryant
Thursday, November 12, 2020
Laurie, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your sweet, and loving Mother, She was such a strong person to go through all that she did, always with a loving smile, and no complaints. She will be missed by all of us who knew and loved her
Bruce Guy
Thursday, November 12, 2020
Diane was always very nice to me she was always positive when I talked to her on the phone.
Peggy Hall
Thursday, November 12, 2020
Laurie my heart breaks for u. May God help u with your great loss.
Alan Vickery
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
In our thoughts and prayers,
Phyllis, Alan, Paige, & Andrew Vickery