Diane Carole Parker, 67, of Wooster, died December 13, 2013 at her residence, in Wooster.
A Memorial Service will be Tuesday at 12 P.M. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel with Father Steve Moran officiating. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com. Memorial contributions may be made to Weed-A-Way Garden Club, 225 North Market Street, Wooster, OH.
Diane was born October 1, 1946 in Hazelton, PA to Joseph M. and Carmella {Diana} Palermo.
She married Richard E. "Dick" Parker on September 20, 1969. They were married for 24 years; Richard died on August 28, 1994.
Diane graduated from Poitiers American High School. She also completed Cosmetology School. Diane proudly studied Industrial Design at Ohio State. She enjoyed many years working in the Wayne County Sheriff's Department.
Diane also served on the Jury Commission. Her latest endeavor was owning her own business "Lady Di's Garden Floral Design and Pressed Flower Graphic Prints." Diane was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. She was a member and officer of the Weed-A-Way Garden Club. Diane loved gardening, crafting, reading and spending time with her family.
Diane will be deeply missed by her children Sean (Christie) Parker of Brunswick, OH; grandchildren Trevor, Logan and Vincent Parker; brother Joseph M. (Tari) Palermo Jr. of Vero Beach, Florida; niece Brooks (Rob) Kemp; great niece and nephew Josie and Bobby and many other close relatives.
Diane was preceded in death by her parents and husband Richard.