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Diane Holley
November 21, 1955 - January 20, 2022

Diane Qualls Holley of Trumann passed away peacefully at home  on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at the age of 66 years, 1 month and 30 days.  She was born Monday, November 21, 1955 to the late W.E. “Dub” Qualls and Dorcy Martin Qualls.  She married Earl Holley, Jr. and they shared 49 years together. Together they raised three daughters, Michelle (Jeff) Sullivan of Jonesboro, Angela (Eric) Lowery of Trumann, and Mary (Brandon Dooley) Clanton of Austin, AR.  Diane held many roles in her life; wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, daughter and sister.  The role she will be remembered for the most is mother.   She loved her daughters and found much joy with her grandchildren prior to her illness.  While healthy, she enjoyed attending church, shopping, garage sales, music, dancing and reading.        Diane was a member of Elm Grove Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School.  She instilled the love of God in her children with night time stories from the Bible and relentlessly reminding each one that God loves you with his grace and of course, the Golden Rule: treat others as you would want to be treated.  Diane was preceded in death by her parents, brother-in-law and sister, James and Barbara Brewer, niece Tosha Stricklin and nephew Roger Qualls, Jr.       Survivors include her husband and children, sister, Bernice (Darrel) Wiley, brothers, Roger Qualls and Robert Qualls.  Surviving grandchildren include Paige (Cory) Bellinger, Matthew (Amber) Sullivan, Jackson (Hannah) Lowery, Connor Lowery, Madisson Clanton, Mailey Clanton, Hailey Dooley, and three great-grandchildren.  Surviving nephews and nieces include Anthony (Janice) Brewer, Kenny (Michelle) Brewer, Lisa (Shawn) Hall, Christy Qualls, April Qualls, Tonya Qualls, Scott Qualls, Bobby Qualls, John Davis, Billy Holt, Rhonda Holt, and several great nieces and nephews.       Diane has requested a simple funeral, much as the way she lived.  Graveside service will be held Monday at 10:00 a.m. at Arkansas Veterans Cemetery in Birdeye in a private ceremony of family and friends with Dayl Hogan officiating.       Pallbearers will be Jackson Lowery, Connor Lowery, and Matthew Sullivan.  Honorary pallbearers will be Eric Lowery, Brandon Dooley, and Jeff Sullivan.       Lasing memorials the family asks that consideration be give to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl, Memphis, TN  38105-9959       Online guest book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net

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January 24, 2022
10:00 AM

Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery
3600 Hwy 163
Birdeye, AR 72314
(870)588-4666

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  2. Doris Penter, Trumann says

    Earl I am truly sorry for your loss of your wife Diane. I so enjoyed waiting on her at the bank for years. I know she is not in pain anymore. Know that I am praying for you and all of her children and grandchildren. Hugs and prayers, Doris Penter

  3. Mary Clanton, Austin, Ar says

    I love you mom. I will miss just sitting back and listening to you tell me things that happened when we were younger. I will miss going yard selling with you. Boo wants to stop at every yard sale also. You will be greatly missed.

  4. Linda Etheridge , Jonesboro says

    Earl and Girls, We're so sorry for the loss of such a Sweet Christian Wife, Mother, Friend. We wanted to come and visit but with all the viruses going around we didn't want to take that chance of coming in. In the short time that we knew Diane we grew to Love her. We Love Earl & her Family and are praying for God to give the comfort needed in the days ahead. With Love, Bro. Larry & Linda Etheridge

  5. Mary Clanton, Austin, Ar says

    I love you momma. I enjoyed going to yard sales with you, going to church with you, and listening to you tell us all about when we was little. You always loved Elvis. You always knew when he'd be on t.v. Because I'd delibertly try to skip that channel so I could watch cartoons. But you'd always know why I'd skip that channel. I know your happy to see Aunt Barbara and Tosha again. This is just an address change. I will see you again!

  6. Phillip Davis , Houston texas says

    So sorry for for your loss Prayers ????????

  7. Angela, Harrisburg says

    I love you momma. You were my best friend, my shopping and yard sale partner. I know your in heaven in peace

  8. LaDonna Isbell, Trumann says

    Diane was a beautiful person with a great laugh and fun personality. She was a wonderful cook who spoiled me with amazing rum cake. I’ll miss you friend!!

  9. Brenda l Baumgarner, Swifton says

    I am so sorry for the loss Diane prayers for all. Love Brenda

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