Diane Bibb Karnes' Obituary
Born October 5, 1935 in Trumann, Arkansas and passed away March 2, in Plano, Texas. Preceded in death by Her husband: Bill Kames, Parents: Arthur and Thelma Bibb, Brother: Bennie Bibb and sister-in-law Esta Lee Bibb . Diane is survived by her loving daughter Jane Ostroski and her husband Rick Ostroski and her grandchildren, Darian Smith, Ryan Smith, Bria Smith, Raegan Smith, Danielle Ostroski, and Andrew Ostroski. Diane Bibb Karnes was born to Arthur and Thelma Bibb on October 5, 1935 in Trumann, Arkansas. She had one older brother, Bennie Bibb. She graduated from Trumann High School as salutatorian and went on to attend Arkansas State University. She was in the sorority Alpha Omicron Pi and held the position of treasurer. After graduation she taught school in Arkansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma before moving to Texas in 1966. She then started her master’s program but her studies were “interrupted” by the birth of her only child, Jane Alison. She finally received her master’s degree in Business Education from North Texas State University in 1975. Diane taught business subjects at Richardson High School for 21 years. She was an active member in the Alpha Delta Kappa Honorary Sorority for women educators. She married Bill Karnes in 1976 and moved to Plano in 1977 after retiring from teaching after 30 years in 1990. She especially loved the girls’ birthday bunch group she was a part of. She always looked forward to their lunches together. Diane loved gardening and especially flowers. Her other passion was antique shopping. More than anything she loved being a mother and grandmother. She adored her grandchildren and was very proud of them. Diane left us peacefully on March 2, 2016 to be with her lord and Savior after suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease. Service will be held on Thursday, March 10, 2015 at 11 :00 AM at The Heights Baptist Church 201 West Renner Rd, Richardson TX 75080. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Restland Funeral Home and Memorial Park, 13005 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, TX 75243. In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Association.
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