Diane managed 2 Root Cellar locations during her time with me. She did so with the same care she would give to her own business. She also nurtured the staff and myself like a mother which was extra comforting when I lost my own at 62 yoa. Diane smiled easily and engaged you with her twinkling eyes. I admired Diane’s ability to be content and nurture her interests like her knitting, rug hooking and beloved dogs as they explored nature together. I cherish the times I have had with my 2 Dianes -both managers and who stayed good friends. I last saw Diane in April in my store where our relationship started and we were both wearing brown and I had an extra big urge to hug her and suggest we get a photo of us twinning. There was a sweet tenderness to our exchange and makes you wonder if on some level we know the importance of some meetings without any new information. She shared a photo of the beauty of her final home with her daughters and seemed very much at peace in her surroundings. I love her and will miss her. May all of her beauty live on in her daughters and grandchildren❤️