BORN

1949

DIED

2018

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Diane Stearns Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 13, 2018.

Diane Lee Stearns from Houston Texas passed away peacefully at age 68, on Friday January 12, 2018, after long bout with breast cancer.
She was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on September 26, 1949 to Myrtle and Marvin Stearns. She spent many years moving around with the family as a young child eventually settling in Houston where she graduated from Madison High School. In college she started with a major in Journalism and Psychology at University of Houston obtaining a minor in both. She then transferred and to the University of Texas Medical Center where she graduated with honors obtaining a Bachelors of Science in Nursing. During her nursing career she worked with DeBakey, flew with Life Flight, spent many years focused in the Neo Natal units caring for the most critical infants. Once she stopped working as a full time nurse when her beloved daughter was born she worked part time in a variety of industries including teaching at a school for English as a 2nd language, home care giver, and most recently at the Houston Intercontinental Airport helping the aged & disabled make their way through the airport even though she had several physical limitations herself.
Diane was a lifelong student both in and out of the classroom. She studied and explored the Native American Indian Nations, the arts, music and was an avid reader. She received multiple certifications, including Christian Grief Counsellor after turning her life over to the Lord. Diane was born with an amazing, loving, and giving heart. She also volunteered many hours to multiple organizations including Cy Fair Independent School District as a mentor for struggling students, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of America, the Lupus Foundation, Animal Shelters, Cornerstone Baptist Church, Champion Forest Baptist Church and the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. She truly gave all she could and will be dearly missed by many.
She was preceded in death by her loving mother Myrtle Stearns, and Grandparents. She is survived by her Daughter Inde Stearns, Granddaughter Athena Stearns, Father Marvin Stearns, Sister Cynthia McCraw, Brother-in-law Billy McCraw, Niece Mariryan and Nephews Ibrahim, Alexander, and Anthony. She has been blessed with many, many dear sweet friends that were always considered family.

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January 26, 2018

Rich Woerner

I was so sorry to hear that Diane has died. As I reflect on the time we spent sailing and our other times together, I still feel her vitality and lively sense of adventure. She will always have a place in my heart. Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss.

January 22, 2018

Amanda Watts

Aunt Di touched my life from the day I was born... You were always a positive influence in my life! You always had a smile despite what you were going through in your life! You were always there when I needed you... thank you! I know that you will be a guardian angel watching over me and my family! I love you and will miss you dearly but I know one day we will be together again!
My deepest condolences to the family.

January 17, 2018

My heart goes out to all of you. Our families are forever bound together - not just by blood, but by caring hearts, Diane was at Dad's bedside every time I called and there are no words to express that gratitude. May all of her pain be gone now. Michele Wunderle, Bloomington, IL

January 17, 2018

Doug Stearns

Such fond memories of Diane. There was no one with a sweeter, more caring and loving heart. I will miss her but it's comforting to know that she is serving others now. Our loss is Heaven's gain.

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