Diane Duke Waters

Diane Duke Waters, age 67, was born in Uvalde, Texas on June 10, 1953 and died peacefully in Green Cove Springs on November 17, 2020 at her Mother’s home surrounded by her family.  Memorial services were conducted by Broadus-Raines Funeral Home located in Green Cove Springs, FL on Saturday, November 21st, 2020 at 10:00am. 

Diane was survived by her spouse, Charlie Dean Waters, Jr.  Her Mother, Ellen M. Dixon. Her daughters, Misty Bauer (Greg) and Amy Akers (Tommy).  Her brothers, Alfred Dixon (Janet), Curtis Dixon (Sandy) and Cecil Dixon, Jr. (Linda).  Her sisters, Debra Krage (Bill) and Mary Prond.  Her Grandchildren, Elizabeth Carlisle, Brett DiVona, Allie DiVona, Chandler Bauer, Madison Glisson (Jarrett), Skyler Totka, Leyton Akers, Tripp Bauer and one Great Grandchild, Miles.  As well as many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her Father, Cecil Dixon, Sr., Robert “Bobby” Dixon and Harold Dixon.

Diane attended Clay High School from 1969-1971 located in Green Cove Springs and in 1972 received her GED.  She worked as an Insurance Agent with USF&G and State Farm.  After retiring, she became a Full-Time Homemaker.  Diane was a wonderful, Wife, Daughter, Mother, Grandmother and Aunt.  She treasured her family and always embraced them with her wild spirit and fierce personality.  She loved the beach and always had a keen eye for finding the best sharks teeth.  Diane had a transparent personality and held nothing back.  She was the smartest street smart person there ever was!  She came from the school of hard knocks and It was always black and white with her.  She either liked you or not, but you always knew where you stood with her.  All whom loved her dearly, will never forget her quirky sayings, her wit, charm and her underlying compassion and love she had for anyone that crossed her path. She will be missed by many and never forgotten.

A gathering for family and friends will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2020 from 10:00am to 11:00am in the Broadus-Raines Chapel.