Dianne Elaine Jackson

She was born to the late Donald Boyd and Dorothy Rose Boyd and was raised on a family farm in Michigan. It was there, surrounded by fields, livestock, and the beauty of the outdoors, that her lifelong love of animals first took root. The values of hard work, compassion, and appreciation for God’s creation stayed with her throughout her life.

For the past 15 years, she shared a beautiful life with her devoted partner, Stan Lupinski. Together they built a peaceful home in Cookeville, Tennessee, where they found joy in the simple pleasures of life and the comfort of one another’s love.

She cherished tending her garden, spending warm afternoons relaxing by the pool, riding ATVs through the countryside, and embracing the quiet charm of small-town living. She found happiness in nature and lived a life filled with gratitude for its simple blessings.

Before making Cookeville her home, she spent many years living on the Phifer Mountain, where she lovingly cared for numerous elderly members of her community. She had a servant’s heart, offering comfort, dignity, and companionship to those entrusted to her care. Her kindness was never loud, but it was steadfast, leaving a lasting impression on everyone she met.

A woman of unwavering faith, she trusted in God’s plan and lived her life with humility, grace, and compassion. She demonstrated that a meaningful life is measured not by recognition, but by the love we give and the lives we touch.

She is survived by her beloved partner of 15 years, Stan Lupinski; her loving siblings, Donald Boyd (Annette), Dawn Van Gelder (Robert), and Dale Boyd (Sharon); along with extended family, dear friends, and all those whose lives were enriched by her kindness.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Donald Boyd and Dorothy Rose Boyd.

Though she lived a quiet life, she lived it beautifully. Her legacy of faith, compassion, and love for animals and people alike will continue to inspire those who knew her. She will be deeply missed, lovingly remembered, and forever carried in the hearts of those who loved her.

May she rest in the eternal peace of God’s loving embrace.