Diane Whisenant Blanton, 71, of Morganton, NC, passed Thursday, September 19, 2024.
Born in Caldwell County, NC on September 8, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Rosealee Brown Whisenant.
Diane was an independent, strong-willed, hardworking lady. She had a love for children and would help anyone in need. She loved crafts, especially dolls and jewelry, and also loved to drive or ride around.
Diane is survived by her son, Joseph “Joey” Lee Blanton (Cindy); grandchildren, Christopher Smoot (Destinee), Brittany Smoot (Aaron), Saleen Blanton, Ethan Blanton, and Daniel Blanton; great-grandchildren, Raiden, Madison, Phillip, Liam, and one on-the-way, Harper; and brothers, Perry “Duck” Whisenant, Lee Whisenant, and Ted Woods.
In addition to her mother, Diane was preceded in death by six brothers, Gene “Geno”, Steve, and Butch Whisenant.
No services are planned at this time.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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I was saddened to hear of Diane passing. We're so very sorry for your loss. Our family will keep your family in our thoughts. JD
Prayers for you all.
I would love to know if they are something like a receiving friends and family I am her cousin and just got new about her passing . I haven't gotten to see her in a couple years since my oldest was little but now I have 2 boys . I would love to come by and tell Joey I'm sorry about his mom I know we used to go to yard sales and I would spend every nite at her house as a kid over the summer and we would always go to my grandma's Mary coffeys house and eat. Her son should remember me. I am really sorry to hear for her passing.
I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of Diane, she loved to come to my house for our special dinners. She was truly a part of our family and we enjoyed her company. May God Bless you during this time with his Grace!!