Diana Lynn Brown

Diana Lynn Brown, age 58, of Albia, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2020, at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. Diana was born on February 2, 1962, to Melvin and Mary Lou (Major) Parsons in Des Moines, Iowa. Due to the passing of Diana’s parents when she was still young, she was raised by John and Faye Blanchard. She grew up and attended school in Des Moines and later in Albia. Diana and John Stewart Sr. were blessed with a child, John Stewart Jr. On November 26, 1997, she was united in marriage to Carl Brown. Carl passed away in 1999. Diana then met Carl Peterson and to this union, she gained a son, Jeff. Diana worked as a home health care aide and was a homemaker where she helped babysit for many family members’ and friends’ children. She enjoyed being outdoors, going to sprint car races, playing games on her computer, going to the casino and coloring in her adult coloring books. She was an avid Pittsburg Steelers Fan. Above all else, she enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her children and grandchildren. Diana is survived by her significant other of 19 years, Carl Peterson; 2 sons, John Jr. (Pauletta) Stewart and Jeff (Bobbi) Peterson; 7 grandchildren, Rylie, Chayse, Trinity, Grayer, Ariana, Kinsley and Owen; 4 siblings, Mike (Tina) Blanchard, Greg Parsons, Rod (Katie) Dalton and Kelly (Todd) Hendricks. Diana is also survived by several Uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and good friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Melvin and Mary Lou Parsons and John and Faye Blanchard; a brother, Tony Sebben; and a sister-in-law, Lynn Myers. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 30, 2020, from 2:00-8:00 p.m. at the Tharp Funeral Home in Albia, with Diana’s family present from 5:00-8:00 p.m. to greet family and friends. According to the rules put in place by the Iowa Department of Public Health, proper social distancing and reasonable personal protective equipment is advised for attending a religious public event. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, October 1, 2020, at the Tharp Funeral Home in Albia, with Pastor Richard Grimes officiating. A private family burial will take place at Selection Cemetery at a later date. An open memorial has been established to the family.

Diana Lynn Brown

February 2, 1962 - September 26, 2020