

Diane was a 1971 graduate of the Michigan School for the Blind. She received 2 associate degrees from Lansing Community College all while raising 2 children on her own. She last worked as an education assistant in Flint, Michigan before retiring to Clearwater, Florida. She loved swimming, going to the gym and cooking especially her pinto beans.
Diane was smart, independent and resilient all after surviving being a very small baby at birth.
She is survived by her sister Patsy (Michael) Broge of Adrian, daughter Jamie Martinez of Holt, her granddaughters Ilisa Martinez and Victoria Martinez. Her grandson Dustin Griffin and her very special great granddaughter Olivia Griffin. Also, a dear friend Larry Posint of Lapier. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her spouse Virgil Rowe, son Danny Griffin and sister Mary Jo Haggberg.
At her request cremation has taken place. Her ashes will be placed with her son's at Maple Ridge Cemetery.
She was loved by many and will be deeply missed.
Donations can be made in her memory to Samaritan's Purse Christmas boxes, her favorite charity.
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