Diane was born in Toledo, Ohio on July 30, 1956 to the late John and Lovie Lucille Lee-Whitfield. Diane was raised in a loving home, she accepted the Lord Jesus Christ, at a early age. Diane's family settled in Detroit, Michigan when she was thirteen years old. She was the eldest, of the four children Erma Jean, John, and Steven. Detroit was truly her home, she graduated from Osborn High School where she advance in the honor role. Diane met and married the love of her life, Marion Lee Coleman, to this union they were blessed with three amazing daughters: Lovie, Felicia, and Paulette Coleman.
Diane had an "I can", attitude and a strong will. In 1956, Diane uprooted her girls and left Detroit to live in Los Angeles, California to follow her dreams. She earned a nursing degree and lived a life of service. She displayed a love of nursing, so much so, that her daughter Felicia was drawn into the same profession. During her career she had the pleasure of working with her daughter, the late Felicia Coleman-Saxton, for the State of California. Diane honorable retired from nursing after thirty years of dedicated service.
Diane believed you could do anything through the power of prayer. She loved to sew, read, dance, listen to music and spiritual programs. She was a strong woman and was committed to her family. She enjoyed gatherings with family and friends on many occasions, Spending time with grand and great grandchildren. She always had the answer to help you solve your problems, truly the backbone of our family. She modeled God, love, faith, and family. She will surely be missed.
