Mrs. Diane Smith Ackerman, 76, left this world to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at her residence.

Born February 11, 1946, in Alabama, she was a daughter of the late Woodrow Wilson Smith and the late Cora Dunaway Smith. Diane was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, she truly had a heart of gold. She enjoyed doing puzzle books, reading, playing her zoo game on Facebook, and just sitting under the tree in her yard enjoying the fresh air with a big love for red cardinal birds. Diane loved most of all spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. You will always be in our hearts forever and a day! Roll Tide Roll!

Survivors include her sons, David Holmes (Megan), Lanney Holmes (Carla), and Jason Hardin (Lisa); daughters, Lynn McStatts (Charlotte), and Barbara McStatts; grandchildren, David Holmes, Jr. (Laura), Jeremy Holmes (Haley), Maddie Holmes, Allie Holmes, Hailey Bruce, Jason Bruce, Ryker Holmes, Jentsen Holmes, Adalynn Holmes, and Destiny Turner; and great-grandchildren, Remi Holmes, and River Burson.

A memorial service to celebrate the life of Diane Ackerman will be announced at a later date.

Higgins Funeral Home Hillcrest Chapel is honored to serve the family of Diane Ackerman, please visit www.hillcrestchapelcares.com to share your memories or leave a condolence message.