Diane George Kindig

Diane George Kindig, age 75, of Graceville, peacefully passed into the presence of her Savior on Thursday evening, March 21, 2024, at Southeast Health Medical Center with family at her side, after a two-and-a-half-year battle with lung cancer. Diane was born on December 30, 1948, in Birmingham, Alabama and grew up in Irondale, Alabama. She met the love of her life in 1965 on a blind date orchestrated by her brother, Tommy George. Diane graduated from Leeds High School and one week later married Homer “Butch” Kindig, Jr. on Saturday, June 3, 1967. The couple began their married life in Auburn, Alabama. In August of 1967, the newlyweds moved to Graceville, Florida. Diane worked various jobs in the area including being a teacher’s aide at Hope School, working at West Florida Electric Cooperative, and being employed at the local grocery store before obtaining her degree in 1988 at Wallace College as a Registered Nurse. Her nursing career began at Flowers Hospital and spanned various medical facilities including Southeast Health Medical Center, a dialysis company in Dothan, and Doctors Memorial Hospital in Bonifay. She concluded her nursing career after three years at Graceville Correctional Facility. Throughout her life, Diane never met a stranger. She had a warm and welcoming demeanor, spreading love and kindness to everyone she encountered, even during her battle with cancer. Her family and friends will remember her generous spirit and her ability to connect with others through conversation. She took great joy in making others feel loved and welcomed in her home. Diane enjoyed numerous activities throughout her life. She was an active participant in a bowling league, traveling across the United States to attend bowling tournaments. Camping with family and friends was another cherished hobby, as well as playing cards and games with loved ones. Her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were the light of her life. Survivors include her husband Butch; three sons - Tommy (wife Amy), Trey (wife Susan), and Brad (wife Millie); 9 grandchildren: Jenna (husband Jared), Caleb, Logan, Gavin, Grant, Eli, Luke (wife Heather), Mallary (husband Randy), and Grant (wife Shelby); 5 great-grandchildren; one sister and one sister-in-law along with their families; many neighbors and loved ones; and a host of brothers and sisters in Christ from her church, New Life Fellowship in Chipley, Florida. The visitation will be held on Sunday, March 24, 2024, from 3:00-5:00 p.m. at James and Lipford Funeral Home in Graceville. On Monday, March 25, there will be a graveside service beginning at 11:00 a.m. at Marvin Chapel Cemetery, 1048 White Avenue, Graceville. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to her church, New Life Fellowship in Chipley, Florida.

Diane George Kindig

December 30, 1948 - March 21, 2024