Obituary of Diana Lynn Wheeler

Diana Lynn Palmore Wheeler, age 49, of Old Bristol Road, Boone, passed away Wednesday afternoon, December 5, 2018 at the Watauga Medical Center. Born March 15, 1969 in Baltimore, Maryland, she was a daughter of Margie Whorton Dobbins and the late Edward Lee Palmore. Diana loved her family with all her heart. Being homebound because of health issues, Diane enjoyed staying busy by keeping her home spotless, crossword puzzling, playing match cards, listening to the radio, caring for her parakeets, and on occasion, preparing her famous spaghetti meals. She is survived by her husband, Robert Russell Wheeler; daughter, Kimberly Wheeler of the home; sons, Brian Brooks and wife, Christina, and Jason Brooks, all of Baltimore, Maryland; her mother, Margie Dobbins and husband, Robert, of Boone; aunts, Peggy Rominger of Vilas, Barbara Brown of Zionville, and Joyce Burke and husband, Bill, and Brenda Roberts, all of Baltimore, Maryland. Nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her brother, Edward Lee Palmore, Jr.; uncle, Robert Lee Horton; and aunt, Robin Tagliaferri. Private memorial services for Diana Lynn Wheeler, officiated by Rev. Delmar James, will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to Austin & Barnes Funeral Home to assist with expenses. Online condolences may be shared at www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Wheeler family.