Diane Ashley Watson
May 29, 1973 – December 9, 2025
Diane Ashley Watson, 52, of Middlesex, NC, tragically passed away on December 9, 2025. She was born May 29, 1973, to Walter Watson, Jr. and Geraldine Webb Watson.
Her family will always cherish her love and compassion for giving back and making everyone feel special. She created so many friendships and bonds that will be forever lasting in memory of her contagious smile and her laughter.
Alongside building friendships and family Diane was a huge steelers fan. She spread this joy with everyone whether it be huddling up and watching the games or dressing head to toe in steelers attire. Followed by one of her favorite music artist Elvis Presley and rocking out to Kiss.
Her family will fondly remember her for her contagious laugh, and always giving back to the community by always showing up when she is needed. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter Watson, Jr. and Geraldine Webb Watson, and her beloved brother, Walter Earl Watson.
Diane is survived by her sisters, Shirley Watson Hill and Brenda Watson Toler; and brother, Johnny Mack Watson. Followed by her beloved children, daughters, Ashley Cook, Jessica Hardin, and Victoria Rodriguez; and sons, Cody Cook, Eric Hogan, and De-jai Michaux. Loved by her granddaughters, Alicia Villatoro, Michelle Carter, and Dana Cook; grandson, Joshua Carter; and granddaughters, Lena Chavez, Haylei Carter, Trinity Carter, and Adrianna Hardin; grandson, Noah Rodriguez; and granddaughter, Ilah Hogan.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Strickland Funeral Home & Crematory, 211 W. 3rd Street, Wendell, NC 27591.
Arrangements are with Strickland Funeral Home & Crematory, 211 W. Third St., Wendell. www.stricklandfuneral.com
5 Comments
I am going to miss you so much Aunt Diane. I will also tell you for the last time on earth just like I told you every time I saw you You WERE MY FAVORITE AUNT AND I LOVE YOU SO MUCH
I’m still trying to comprehend what Happened because it doesn’t seem Real but I will love and miss you I will always remember your laugh your smile the love you had for your family and how strong of a woman you were but I can say this I will see you and all my f our other family again one day and we will all celebrate with our Lord and each other
Praying for the family
Aunt Diane. You have been constantly on my mind since the day you left. I can’t seem to wrap my head around why this happened to one of the most sweetest and amazing women I’ve ever known. You were always so happy, so sweet and loving and there was no body in this world like you. You were certainly one of a kind, unique, special and so dear in my heart. I will miss your gentle kisses on my cheek every time you saw me. Your beautiful unique laugh is a laugh that can never be forgotten. I know, you are looking down with Ma, granddaddy, and uncle Earl.
Our Beautiful Angel…, our family still needs you… Please look after us while we are down here on this crazy earth. Until I see you again, you will remain close in my heart and I will always love you, my beautiful, Aunt Diane, now our beautiful Angel.
It’s hard to believe that you are gone I’m going to miss you so much I’ll always remember your laugh your smile and how you were always a strong woman who loved her family this isn’t good bye it’s see you later because I will see you and all of our other family again in Heaven with Jesus I Love You Diane
Add Comment