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Diana Lynn Knyff passed away on May 24, 2026, in St.Louis, Missouri. Born on August 13, 1953, at St. Mary's Hospital in East St.Louis.
Diana lived a vibrant life filled with love, kindness, and joy. Diana leaves to cherish her memory: Her grandchildren- Eddie Shackleford, Brittany, Brian, and Jace Coleman. Her great-grandsons- Jordan Holmes and Jakoby Macklin. Surviving sisters- Patricia Coleman, Laura (Roger) Mertens, Leona (Charles) Collins. Surviving brothers- Joe (Cecilia) Coleman, Barry Coleman.
Diana is preceded in death by her parents, Leslie and Bernadine Coleman, her husband John Knyff Jr., her son Anthony Coleman, her brothers, Leslie Coleman jr, and Dennis Coleman
Diana loved spending time with her grandchildren the most. She was a very independent, strong, and resilient person. Diana was compassionate and loving to everyone around her. Through her 72 years, she touched many lives with her wisdom, resilience, and an unwavering spirit of compassion.
May Diana’s memory bring peace to those who knew her and warmth to the spaces she once filled.
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