Diane Lee Ballinger Clester passed away on September 11, 2015. She was born on July 21, 1948 in Peace Dale, Rhode Island, to William and Evelyn Ballinger.

Diane married Joseph Clester in 1966 and moved to Kokomo, Indiana in 1967, where she and her husband raised their three sons. Diane and her husband Joseph were successful business owners and active in their church and community. They moved to Florida in 2008 and were continuously involved in various humanitarian services and volunteer efforts.

Surviving are her husband, Joseph Clester; three sons, Joey Clester, Jeff (Stephanie) Clester, and Jason (Lorie) Clester; two grandchildren, Bailey and Chandler Wright; one great-grandchild, Jackson Wright; and two brothers, William and Carl Chester.

Family and friends may gather at 4 p.m. before the memorial service at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 17, at Lohman Funeral Home Port Orange,1201 Dunlawton Avenue. Condolences may be shared with the family through this online guestbook.