Obituary of Diane Kay White

Diane Kay White, 77, of Mesa, Arizona passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024 in Mesa at Banner Baywood Hospital after a long battle with COPD.

Diane, a homemaker, was born on January 16, 1947 in Warsaw, Indiana to Edward and Mallie (Richardson) Barton, one of 7 children.She was preceded in death by her parents, 4 brothers and 1 sister.

She is survived by her husband, James White of Mesa, Blended children Laurie of Mesa; Jeff (Raquel) of Minnesota; Tamara (John) of California; Rob (Michelle) of Colorado; Jaymz of California; Amy (Robert) of California and Nathan (Brittany) of Mesa, brother Gary Barton of Indiana, 18 Grand Children and 5 Great Grand Chilren.and best friends sisters of the heart, Evelyn Barton of Indiana and Sarah White of Arizona.

Diane's special joy was all of her children and holidays, especially Christmas, 4th of July and Halloween. Diane was an avid crafter and made many beautiful and useful items. She loved music, dancing, decorating, and antiquing, and was a passionate animal lover, especially dogs.

No services are planned, but a memory gathering will be held at her home on Thursday, April 18, 2024.

Internment will be in the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona at a later date.

No flowers are requested but contributions to any COPD or cancer charity would be apperciated.

Legacy Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.