June 17, 2024, 78, Goldsboro —

Diane Sandra Smith, 78, of Goldsboro received her ultimate healing Monday, June 17, 2024, at UNC Health Wayne in Goldsboro.

A celebration of her life will be held privately for the family.  The entombment will be at Wayne Memorial Park Mausoleum in Dudley.

Mrs. Smith was born in Chicago, Illinois on July 14, 1945, to the late John and Martha Danna DaBaco. She was a member of Church on the Rock in Goldsboro where she served on the intercessory prayer team.

Cherishing her memories are her two sons, Troy Horne and wife, Christina of Swansboro and Randy Horne and wife, Laurie of Iowa; five grandchildren, Tana King (J.J.), Tressa Jeffreys (Hayward), Hanna Horne, Aaron Horne and Caleb Horne and two great-grandchildren, Raelynn and Karsen; her church family including Pastor Joy Howell and many other dear friends.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Shelton Eugene Smith Jr.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in her memory.

The family is in the care of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro.