Diane Lois Austin, 56, of Lynchburg died Saturday August 3, 2013.
Diane was born December 9, 1956 in Lynchburg a daughter of the late Oris Edward Austin and the late Margaret Cofer Austin.
She is survived by her life partner for over 20 years Charles Little of Lynchburg, a daughter Kelly Little of Lynchburg, a sister Linda Kennon of Lynchburg, a niece Toni Harris and her husband Brian of Forest, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother Oris Thomas Austin and a sister Ida Stratton.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Wednesday August 7, 2013. A Celebration of Diane\"™s Life will be held at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg with Chaplain Wayne Lanham officiating.