Diane Marie (French) Lane Obituary

Diane Marie Lane of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, born in Perryville, Missouri, passed away at the age of 69 on October 2, 2023 at her home in Cape Girardeau, MO.

Diane was a member of St. Mary Cathedral Parish in Cape Girardeau and frequently attended mass with her mother at St. Vincent dePaul Catholic Church in Perryville.

She was employed as the Business Office manager at Southeast Heart, Lung & Vascular Center in Cape Girardeau for over 20 years.

She was an avid Elvis fan and knew the words to most of his songs from memory, and greatly enjoyed going to Graceland, as well as traveling to craft shows and to the beach with her sisters. She found happiness and peace at the beach. She followed the Cardinal baseball games on tv and was a Bingo fan, often returning home as a winner of one or more games.

Through all of life's challenges, Diane remained gentle, yet brave, in the face of adversity. She suffered with cancer and had a stroke, and fought it all until she couldn't fight anymore. She sacrificed her own needs so she could give to others, never expecting anything in return.

She was loved and cherished by many people including : her mother, Bernice (Schnurbusch) French; her sisters Kathy, Jean, Janelle and her brother Danny. She was preceded in death by her father Robert French and her brother Jimmy French.

To Diane: We love you forever. Thanks for your smiles, the belly laughs, and your one-liners that were absolutely hilarious!

I THINK IT'S BRAVE
I think it's brave that you get up in the morning even if your soul is weary and your bones ache for a rest.
I think it's brave that you keep on living even if you don't know how to anymore.
I think it's brave that you push away the waves rolling in every day and you decide to fight.
I know there are days when you feel like giving up, but I think it's brave that you never do.

Memorial contributions may be given to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 .

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Ford & Sons Funeral Homes

Updated by : B French

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October 5, 2023

Lori Rankin Hollinger wrote a sympathy message

“I knew Diane my entire life, she was my confirmation sponsor, she was a beautiful woman, inside and out, kind, loving, gentle and strong. She was my sister from my other parents, as are Kathy, Jean, Janelle, brothers Danny and Jimmy. The French and Rankin family were one. I remember how much she loved Elvis. I’m sure Bob, Jimmy, my Dad and Mom (Eatsie) were all waiting with open arms welcoming her to her eternal home. I will miss you until we are all reunited. RIP my Sister.❤️”

October 4, 2023

Anita Gibbar wrote a sympathy message

“My deepest sympathy to the French Family. Bernice, Kathy and Jason take comfort in the love and joy you gave and received while caring for Diane in your home. Jean, Danny and Janelle May the love and support you gave Diane give you solace.”