Diana Lynn “Diane” Johnston, 69, of Indianapolis, passed away on May 14, 2017 at her home after a long, hard battle with COPD. She was born on October 6, 1947 in East Liverpool, Ohio to Harry G. Tice Jr. and Pauline Florence (Rall) Tice.
Diane is survived by her husband of 53 years, Ben; children, Debbie (Rick) Courtney, Michael (Cindy) Johnston, and Stacey (Mark) Dickerson; 11 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren; mother, Pauline Tice; sister, Sandy Bopp; and many other family and friends. She was preceded in death by her father and grandson, Brad Courtney.
No services are scheduled at this time.
Ben Johnston says
Diane,you were my soulmate for 53 fantastic years and I miss you so much. We will be together again Can’t wait to see you. Breath easy. You are missed by so many here. With much love Ben
Stacey Dickerson says
You were an amazing mom! I cannot imagine our lives without you. You will be loved and missed every day!! Love always, your baby girl, Stacey
Cindy Johnston says
Diane,we miss you terribly and so blessed we could all be together for your passing to keep you surrounded by love and I take comfort in knowing you’re with loved ones now and chatting it up without worrying about how hard you laugh or how much you talk. I love and miss you so much momma Diane..
Machelle Poindexter says
I am sorry for your loss. Diane was a caring and sweet lady. I enjoyed talking on Facebook with her. I met her a few times when I was in school with Stacy and still remember her smile. She will be deeply missed!
Jama Gosser Condo says
So sorry for the loss of wife , mother , sister , grandmother and friend!!!! I prayer for all of you that your pain will ease and all you will remember is the love you have for her, and the love she had for each of you! Love and prayer!??????
Glenna Brooks says
Diane, Breathe easy my brave and strong friend. You will be missed. Love, Glenna and Ike Mapleson
Nickole Wyatt says
Momma Johnston, from my childhood to now , you were an amazing 2nd mom to me.. on my saddest days and my wild rants on fb.. you reached out with the warm words and the ever so sweet hugs from afar. Now you gotta send them hugs from heaven. . Cuz Im still gonna need them.. To the family, im truly sorry for the loss of this wonderful woman.. my prayers and my love sent your way… plz remember we needed her here with us , but the lord needed her more… shes in a beautiful place now.. much love to you all…
Teresa Newbold says
Aunt DIane I have always loved you even though you got mad at me and cut me out of your family I never stopped loving you-you taught me so many things as I grew up through my troubled teens you and uncle benny were always there for me-I’m sure our lives without you will never be the same-I did buy my first owl today and I’m going to make a memorial garden in my yard to honor both you and Bradley I need to know that I could still talk to you both and honor you at the same time-I know you are both with God and in a much better place-I will always love you immensely-i just wish I could have been there for you-but I said many many prayers-i will continue saying prayers for Uncle Benny, Stacey, Mike and Debbie so take lots of peaceful breaths, laugh a lot take time to see all the beautiful flowers and birds so that you can be our guide when we join you once again-love you so much! Teresa
Heather Dickerson says
Mamaw, I’m quite heartbroken with the thought of you passing. You and I have always had such a special connection and that will always be cherished. I know you are resting easy now even though I miss you terribly. I love you and I will always be your BB!
Mark says
I love you Mamaw ! Still hard to believe you are gone. You were a wonderful Mother and wife and you will be missed but never forgotten. I know you will keep an eye on us all.
Bryan says
Mamaw I miss you so much just doesn’t seem real but I no you are out of pain and in heaven and breathing and happy now