Diana Owens, 73, Coatesville, passed away peacefully with her family gathered by her side on Wednesday, January 10th, 2024 in Orlando, Florida.

She was born in Indianapolis on September 23, 1950, the daughter of Jesse Junior and Jean Wingler.

Diana is survived by her husband of 55 years, Wendell Owens, Jr. also of Coatesville, Indiana. Diana and Wendell started their journey together at the ages of 14 and 16 years (respectively), and were married on October 5th, 1968. She was proceeded in death by her parents. She is survived by her kids Tammy (Mark) Lewis, Greencastle, IN; Tim (Joy) Owens, Orlando, FL. She loved her grandkids Jonathan (Hannah) Newgent, Greencastle; Nicole Newgent (Corbin Judy), Greencastle, IN; Lauren, Brock and Mabrie Owens, Orlando, FL. She especially loved her great granddaughter Parker Newgent, Greencastle, IN (Parker Time). She also leaves behind her siblings: Steve Wingler, Plainfield, IN; Donald (Sharon) Wingler, Danville, IN; Glenda (Larry) Edwards, Coatesville, IN; David (Lindy) Wingler, Coatesville, IN.

Diana and Wendell loved traveling around the United States on motorcycles and were able to explore 49 of the 50 states before landing in Titusville, Florida. Their kids, Timmy and Tammy, traveled with them building memories that will last a lifetime. No matter where they rode, mom always had her guardian angel pin on her bike to watch over them. Now that Mom has been called up to be with her LORD and Savior, she can be used by him to serve as a guardian angel to her fellow riders. Upon the end of riding motorcycles, she found that playing cards, bingo, and train would become her new favorite pastime.

Throughout her life, mom always made it a priority to lend a helping hand or to offer a shoulder to lean on in times of need. Anyone who had the privilege to spend time with her could see her kind and loving soul. She would be proud to see how her family has pulled together to lean on each other, as this is how she lived out her life. Mom would want everyone to remember all of the good times rather than morn her loss. She would want us to remember that her death was not the end, as now she will forever be with GOD. We are grateful that she is whole and no longer in pain. Mom said last week, “it is so odd how the cancer just left and is no longer with me” and she was RIGHT.

We will have a Celebration of Life at a later date. Probably closer to spring or summer and will be posted.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions can be made to Susan G Komen Breast Cancer (www.komen.org), so we can continue the fight against cancer.