Diana King

Diana Rose King, age 64, of Nixa passed away Monday October 9, 2017. She was born May 15, 1953 at Baptist Hospital, now Cox North Hospital, in Springfield to Troy Coker Sr, and Helen (Harmon) Inmon. Diana was united in marriage to Jay King, Jr, May 28, 1970. Diana loved to write poetry. She like crossword puzzles and word games. Diana collected salt and pepper shakers of all kinds over the years. Her favorite word was "copacetic". Diana was a member of the One Accord Free Will Baptist Church in Nixa, and enjoyed attending church activities. Diana is survived by her husband Jay "Corky"; two daughters Stephanie Hughes of Aurora and April Fare, her husband Michael of Nixa; two grandchildren Kaleb Hughes and Chad Hughes; a brother Ron Coker, his wife Kathy of Crane; two sisters Sherry Eckels, her husband Derek of Boaz and Velma Boyd, her husband John of Marionville; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Diana is preceded in death by her parents, a brother Troy Coker, Jr; and a sister Veronica Gatton. A memorial service will be held at 6:00 PM Thursday, October 12, 2017 in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.