Diana Kirby, 74

Diana Sue Kirby, age 74, of Constantine, passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021 at Fairview Nursing Home in Centreville. Diana was born in Wilkinson, WV on January 26, 1947, a daughter of Charles and Audrey (Dean) Kirby. She attended school in Whitestown, IN. Diana had many jobs over the years but her favorite was having yard sales at her home, and working estate sales with Kathy Gieber, of which she did for 15-20 years.

Surviving Diana are her husband of 28 years James Templin of Constantine; children: Clint (Richard) Earmes of Constantine, Joseph (Shelly) Fairfield of Fort Wayne, Kimberly (Tim) Meek of Ninevah, IN, Danny Gross of Constantine, Raymond (Chrissy) Fairfield of Three Rivers, Jimmy Jones of Arizona, Robert Jones of Lebanon, IN, Charles Brian Jones of Fort Wayne, Russell Todd Fairfield of Michigan, Delta (Mark) Montcalm of Three Rivers, Katy Curtis of Three Rivers, Kerin (Joey Roco) Templin of Hawaii, Kimberly (Jason) Whatcott of Kentucky, Eric Templin of Three Rivers, and Susan Binkston of Constantine; many grandchildren; siblings: Patty Toney of Tennessee, Wanda Brown of Fulton, MO, Linda Filbin of Sharon, WV, Kay (Sam) Traylor of Martinsville, IN, David (Susie) Kirby of Lebanon, IN, Bobby (Diane) Kirby of Lebanon, Gary Kirby of Lebanon, Charles (Patty) Kirby of Pendleton, IN, and Jesse (Patty) Goss of Pendleton. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews who loved her dearly.

Diana was preceded in death by her father Charles Kirby, mother Audrey Goss, stepdad Thomas Goss, brother Larry Kirby, grand parents Ora and Katherine Dean, William and Minnie Kirby, son Bradley Jones, and step brothers Thomas and Franklin Goss.

Relatives and friends will be received at Eley Funeral Home in Constantine on Thursday, September 30 from 10 to 12 noon. A religious service will follow at 12 noon and interment will be in Constantine Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be given to the family c/o James Templin to assist with final expenses.

Please visit www.eleyfuneralhomes.com to sign Diana’s online guestbook and to leave a message for the family.