December 27, 1945  –  March 2, 2026

Diane Elizabeth Sherill Brown was born December 27, 1945, in Charlotte, North Carolina and passed away March 2, 2026, in Rosepine, Louisiana at the age of 80. She worked for many years as a hairdresser and at one time owned her own shop – Executive Cuts and Curls. Her hobbies included fishing, visiting the beach, sewing cross-stitch, and crocheting. Diane had a very independent and one-of-a-kind personality. Being a single mom, she knew the meaning of hard work, and she provided a loving home for her family.

Diane was preceded in death by her son, Zane E. Day; ex-husband, Vernon Day; parents, Robey Sherill and Sarah Newton Sherill; and her siblings.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Veronica Day Stone (Wade Stone) of Rosepine, LA and Heather Day Gaddy (Kevin) of Rosepine, LA; grandchildren, Jonathan Stone (Alyson), Devon Stone, Nathan Stone, Steven Day, and Brandon Zane Carter (Keri), great-grandchildren, Brently Stone, Payson Stone, Johnny Mack, Ava Carter, Zane Carter, and Adelaide Stone; brother, Michael Sherill (Kris) of Concord, NC; and extended family members and friends.