She was a retired manager of the Monticello Employment Security Division, member of Pauline Missionary Baptist Church and a Drew Memorial Hospital Pink Lady. Diane loved to go camping, grow flowers, teach her Sunday School class but her greatest love was spending time with her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her grandson, Dustin Ray "Rooster" Ferguson.
Survivors include her husband, Tommy Ferrell of Monticello; her four children, Shannon Fletcher (Rhonda) of Rison, Tina Ferguson (Ray) of Monticello, Angie Fetters (Tony) of Farmington, MO and Wayne Ferrell of Monticello; one brother, David Smith of Monticello; one sister, Denise Frost of Monticello; three grandchildren, Holly Carter, Rebecca Gober and Kaleb Davis; and four great grandchildren, Jacob Carter, Cole Carter, Kingston Gober and Malachi Gober.
Funeral service following Covid-19 guidelines will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 27, 2021, at Pauline Missionary Baptist Church with burial in Oakland Cemetery. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Memorials may be made to Pauline Missionary Baptist Church, P. O. Box 299, Monticello, Arkansas 71657.
Condolences(27)
Melissa Bennett
warren, AR Tuesday, March 2, 2021 Im so sorry for yalls loss. I was not aware about this til today. Love you all.Barbara Dyson
Monticello, AR Sunday, February 28, 2021 My sympathy to all of Diane’s family. She was a very sweet and kind person. She thought of the needs of others in everything she did. I know she will be missed, but the precious memories you have will live on for years to come. Prayers of comfort for Tommy, her children, and the many who loved her.Phil Hargis
Horseshoe Bend, AR Saturday, February 27, 2021 Sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family!lois kellum
lake village, AR Friday, February 26, 2021 so sorry for your loss. she was a wonderful sweet lady. know she will be missed greatly.God has gained a new angel.John & Paige Stell
Monticello, AR Friday, February 26, 2021 You are all in our thoughts and prayers during the days ahead. We all loved Momma Diane, she was definitely an angel here on Earth. We have all gained an amazing guardian angel in Heaven.Love,
John, Paige, Colt, Brayden, Jayson, Jared, Jake, & Brad
Kathryn Peacock
Little Rock, AR Friday, February 26, 2021 I respected Diane so much for her fairness, intelligence, and integrity in her work at the Monticello ESD office. Wishing peace to her family as they deal with this loss.Sharon Shook McIntyre
Monticello, AR Friday, February 26, 2021 Dear Family of Diane,I was so sad to hear of your loss. Diane was a very kind, compassionate, caring, person and will be greatly missed by
her family and friends. She was a devout Christian and is now
with her Lord and Savior. My thoughts and prayers are with all
you at this very sad time.
James Wright
Warren, AR Thursday, February 25, 2021 Prayers for all the family during this difficult time. May God hold each of you close with peace and comfort.Kathy Wheeler
Pine Bluff, AR Wednesday, February 24, 2021 I’m so sorry for your loss. You all are in my prayers.Judy James
Monticello, AR Wednesday, February 24, 2021 Oh Holly I’m so sry to hear of your nana’s passing. She was a very sweet lady. My thoughts & prayers are with you and your family. To Denise I’m sorry about your sister. My thoughts & prayers are with you.Judy Mason
Auburn, WA Tuesday, February 23, 2021 Rest In Peace, Sweet Lady.Robert and Penny Rosegrant
Monticello, AR Tuesday, February 23, 2021 Our sympathies to this loving family. Diane was a good friend and will be sorely missed. She leaves a wonderful testimony of her love for God.Doug & Beth Langdon
Warren, AR Tuesday, February 23, 2021 So sorry to hear this, love this family! Our thoughts and prayers are with each one you.Andrew Hilton
Monticello, AR Tuesday, February 23, 2021 Praying for the entire family! Mrs. Diane was so wonderful! I’ll remember her teaching us when we were little kids on Sunday school. I know she’s doin better than ever right now. Love y’all!The Hiltons
Shelby Williams
Little Rock, AR Tuesday, February 23, 2021 Denise I am so sorry to hear of your sister's passing. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.Irma james
Monticello, AR Tuesday, February 23, 2021 To family: outstanding individual. Always so sweet to visit with and had a great personality .My thoughts and prayers are with all you.Annette
Tillart, AR Tuesday, February 23, 2021 tOMMY, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Dianne. She was a wonderful person to work with and work for. I know you loved her because she was a lovable person and helped all she could.She loved people and never wore a frown to anyone.I know you loved her, but God love her too,and now she is with him in his glory.Janice Gladden Wiggam
Hot Springs Village, AR Tuesday, February 23, 2021 You all are in my thoughts and prayers. May God give you peace and comfort in this sad time.Cherie Brown
Monticello, AR Tuesday, February 23, 2021 Sweet, sweet lady! My thoughts and prayers are with you allCherie Brown
Diana Abney
Sherwood, AR Tuesday, February 23, 2021 My deepest sympathy to Diane's family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.Beverly and Larry Stevenson
St Charles, MO Monday, February 22, 2021 Tommy and Denise, we were so sorry to hear of Diane’s death. She was such a sweet lady, who enjoyed life. She is now at peace in the hands of our Lord. God will give you strength to get through the days ahead. You all are in our prayers.Bobby Robbins
Colorado Springs, CO Monday, February 22, 2021 Tommy and Family: Our deepest condolences are expressed to you and all the members of Dianne's family. On behalf of Diane's many friends from Warren and the Class of '64, we wish that many fond memories will replace the sadness during the difficult times.Paulette Slivensky
Hempstead, TX Monday, February 22, 2021 Diane was a very special person to me. We were very good friends in high school. I will always remember those days with fondness. I felt like her family was my family! They were great people. My thoughts and prayers go out to Tommy and all the family.Gwyn Clemons
Mississippi, TX Monday, February 22, 2021 ITommy, I am so sorry for the loss of Dianne . I know just how much you will miss her!! May God give you peace in your heart as only he cam!!! You know Diane is in Heaven waiting for you!!!Love in Christ, Gwyn Clemons
Angie Sellers
Conway, SC Monday, February 22, 2021 So sorry about Aunt Diane. She was the most caring woman always there to help everyone. We will miss her. Praying for all of you.Becky Peacock Wright
Monticello, AR Sunday, February 21, 2021 Diane you were the sweetest lady around always loving prayers for Tommy and the family you will be missed dearlyJoe and Mickye Chambers
Monticello, AR Sunday, February 21, 2021 Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn the loss of your wife and mother. God give you His grace in the coming days, weeks, and months.