Diane Marie Paden

Diane Marie Paden, 68, of Lore City, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, March 3, 2022.

Diane was born on September 1, 1953, a daughter of William and Vera (Samay) Fish.

Diane was a caseworker at Job and Family Services for 25 years after she retired in 2015. Diane was a homebody and loved being home the most. She especially enjoyed sitting on her back porch drinking her coffee, rocking in her chair with her family and pets, Max, Cooper, and Jerry, by her side. Diane and Don enjoyed taking long drives and fishing together. She also enjoyed having long talks with her girls Jenni and Jenna.

Diane is preceded in death by her father William, her siblings; Doris Norman, Betty Ann Milner, William "Butch" Fish and Ronald "Ronnie" Fish, and welcoming her with opening arms, her sister, Vera Mae Skender and her dog Buddy.

Diane is survived by her "Donnie-baby", Don Paden who became her inseparable sidekick after their marriage on August 26, 1977. Left to cherish her memory are her adored sons Duane Poland and Dustin (Jennifer) Paden, her beloved stepsons Donnie Paden and Jeff (Adrianne) Paden; her mother, Vera Fish; her sister, Barb Fish; her special niece Beth Skender-Reed; and her grandchildren, Derek and Justin Paden, Vince Poland, Austin and Jenna Paden, and her many nieces, nephews, and good friends.

There will be a burial Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at 1:00 PM at Clearfork Cemetery in Monroe Township.

Family and Friends are welcome, but due to COVID- 19 please take all necessary precautions to ensure your safety and everyone else's should you decide to attend.

Online Condolences can be made at www.thorn-blackfuneralhomes.com