Diane Robbins Jones, age 86

Diane Robbins Jones, age 86 of Forest City, died Sunday, November 10, 2024.

Diane was born April 3, 1938, in Rutherford County and was the daughter of the late Carl and Bessie Henson Robbins.

Diane was a member of Crestview Baptist Church, and she retired from Rutherford Regional Medical Center after 32 years' service.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Jones, and her brothers, Joe Robbins, Don Robbins, and Larry Robbins.

Survivors include her sons, Robert Michael "Mike" Jones and wife Alysa, Bill Jones and wife Loretta both of Forest City, her daughters, Patti Sappenfield and husband Jeff of Bostic, Lisa Burleson and husband Mike of Forest City, Lori Houser and husband Ricky of Union Mills, and Susan Black and husband Tim of Kings Mountain, 18 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

A service from the graveside was held November 12 at the Cool Springs Cemetery with Rev. Kevin Rohm officiating.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Carolina Foothills, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043.

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Padgett~King Mortuary and Crematory is serving the family.