Diane Ware

Diane, 68, of Ellenboro, NC, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at her home. Diane was born in Cleveland County, NC. She worked at Cleveland Gastroenterology and was a member at Beaver Dam Baptist Church where she served on the Bereavement Committee, leader of the Mission Friends on Wednesday nights and served on various other committees. She loved her church, loved to work in her yard, and spending time in the kitchen cooking for her family. Diane was preceded in death by her parents Shannon R. Lee and Evangeline Peeler Lee, and a brother Dennis Lee. She is survived by her husband of 50 years David H. Ware of the home, three sons and their wives; Brian Ware and June, Gary Ware and Missy both of Shelby, Derek Ware and Jenni of Jefferson, NC, a brother Richard Lee of Colorado Springs, CO., two sisters Janice Forbes of Ellenboro, NC, and Gail Rimes of Magnolia, Miss. Diane has grandchildren; Kristy Ware Murray and husband Brian, Andrew Ware, Mallory Ware, Carmen Ware, Alex Ware, and Steven Wyant, and a great grandson Landon Murray. Funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. Jimmy Black and Dr. Paul Sorrells. Memorials may be made to Beaver Dam Baptist Church, 123 Beaver Dam Church Road, Shelby, NC 28152.