Diane Ruff Pace, 62

Diane Ruff Pace, 62, of Rutherfordton, passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2022.

A native of Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late Claude and Pauline Lawter Ruff. Diane worked as a CNA.

Left to cherish her memories are daughter, Kellie Pace; grandson, Rian Salazar; sisters, Lois Taylor, Geneva Flynn, Juanita Wallace and Donna Rollins; brothers, Donald Ruff, Richard Ruff, Bill Ruff and Tim Ruff; and a number of nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Diane was preceded in death by husband, Freddie Gene Pace and brother, Marshall Ruff.

Graveside services were held June 10, 2022 at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church with Rev. Jason Bright officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Carolina Foothills, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043.

Online condolences at www.crowemortuary.com