LAUREL — Diane Marie Anderson, 73, Laurel, died May 23, 2024, at her residence.

Funeral Services were May 28 at Faith Community Church, Laurel, with the Rev. Doug Collins officiating. Visitation was Memorial Day at the church. Visitation continued Tuesday, one hour prior to services at the church. Burial of her cremated remains will be at a later date at the Laurel Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of the Wintz Funeral Home, Laurel. Pallbearers were Garrett Anderson, Caleb Anderson, Charles Hales, Jason Berg, Dustin Thompson and Jerry Nelson. Honorary pallbearers were all of her grandchildren.

Diane Marie was born April 25, 1951, in Laurel, to Darrell Gene and Norma Darlene (McDonald) Johnson. She grew up on a farm south of Laurel and went to elementary country school at Golden Gleam, District 75. Diane graduated from Laurel High School in 1969, and attended one year at Wayne State College. She worked at the True Value store, Laurel, until she married David Anderson June 6, 1971, at the United Lutheran Church, Laurel. They lived in Norfolk for four years before moving back to Laurel in 1975. Diane and Dave raised three sons, Brian, Chad and Jared. Diane then did janitorial work for United Methodist Church for several years before going to work for Gary and Charlotte Anderson at the grocery store in Laurel for 12 years, eventually becoming the meat cutter. She then managed Cedar View Steakhouse and Lounge for nine years. On the side, Diane assumed the role of entrepreneur, selling Gold Canyon Candles, Essential Oils and “Queenies Feet” fleece pillows.

Diane, lovingly referred to by family and friends as “Queenie,” was a member of the United Lutheran Church, then United Methodist Church, and finally the Faith Community Church, Laurel. She was active in the church and women’s church group. Her family meant the world to her, especially her grandchildren and great-grandson. She enjoyed time spent in her pool and watching the sunsets at their camper.

Diane is survived by her husband, David, Laurel; three children, Brian (Michelle) Anderson, Norfolk; Chad (Angie) Anderson, Jefferson, S.D.; and Jared Anderson, Omaha; seven grandchildren, Micheyla Anderson (Charles Hales), Norfolk; Katelyn Anderson, Norfolk; Garrett Anderson, Jefferson, S.D.; Skylar Anderson, Jefferson, S.D.; Caleb Anderson, Omaha; and Olivia Anderson, Omaha; one great-grandson, Matthew Hales, Norfolk; one sister, Connie (Michael) James, Omaha; Tim (Julie) Anderson, North Platte; Lisa (Jerry) Guenther, Norfolk; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Darrel and Norma Johnson; parents-in-law, Clifford and Ardith Anderson; and sister-in-law, Debby Anderson.

Memorials will be at the discretion of the family.