The loss of our Rescue Partner and Great Friend Diane Stewart

Ms. Diane Lynch Stewart

Diane Lynch Stewart passed away on Friday, May 25, 2012 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill after a brief illness.

A celebration of life will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, June 1 at First Baptist Church in the chapel.

Diane was born in Greensboro, NC on August 25, 1955 and graduated from Grimsley Senior High School. Diane was full of life and a joy to be with. She loved her family and friends with a passion that is rarely found and will be sorely missed. Her warm smile and caring personality brought happiness to us all. She was a beloved mother, sister and aunt.

Diane was preceded in death by her parents Charles B. and Martha Stanfield Lynch.

Left to cherish her memory are her beloved daughter, Nikki Stewart (Crested Butte, CO); sister, Martha Leonard (Larry) of Pleasant Garden; brother, John Lynch of Greensboro, niece, Stacey Dozier (Wayne), Lily and Ava; nephews, Brian Anderson, Trey Lynch, and aunt, Jean Lane. She is also survived by an extended family of cousins.

Thanks to all her family, neighbors and friends for their help through this difficult time.

Memorial contributions may be made to NC Shelter Rescue Inc.