Diane's obituary
Diane Mary O’Keefe, 75, of Longwood, Florida, unexpectedly passed away on December 12, 2022.
Diane was born on May 11, 1947 to John and Margaret Powers in Somerville, Massachusetts. Diane was raised in Billerica, Massachusetts, and graduated from Billerica Memorial High School in 1966.
Diane was married to her forever person Kevin O’Keefe November 15, 1986. Together, Diane and Kevin were owner-operators of a tractor-trailer business, proudly driving for the United States of America including the last six presidential administrations of the White House. Diane was patriotic and had utmost gratitude and respect for first responders and those who served the armed forces.
Above all, Diane cherished her family.
Diane was predeceased by her brothers, Chris, Kevin, Brian Powers, and her sister, Patty Kimble.
Diane is survived by her loving husband, Kevin, brothers Jay, Peter, Mark Powers, her cherished sister, Peggy McGovern, and her much-loved sons Stephen, Sean, Matthew Moore, and Brian and David O'Keefe. She's known as 'Grammy' to her eleven grandchildren, Ethen, Sean, Shane, Emily, Logan, Christopher, Jackson, Sara, Caleb, Celia, and Malcolm; 'Auntie Di' to her many nieces and nephews.
Memorial and celebration of life will be held Saturday January 21, 2023 at 1 pm at the Elks Lodge Winter Park, 4755 Howell Branch Rd Winter Park, Florida 32792. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, whose compassionate mission Diane felt strongly aligned.