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Gladys Diane Washington

February 9, 1955 — September 17, 2021

Gladys “Diane” Washington, 66, of KCMO, passed away September 17, 2021 in KCMO. Memorial services will be held at 12:30 PM, Thursday, September 23, 2021 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Rd, KCMO. Inurnment following services in Memorial Park Cemetery, KCMO.

Diane was born on Feb 9, 1955 to Mary Bell (Hendrix) and Charles Edward Washington, Sr., in KCMO. Diane attended elementary, junior high and high school all in the Kansas City Public School District and graduated in 1973 from Central High School. At an early age, she professed her faith in Jesus Christ and attended Canaan Worship Center.

Diane started her professional career with Federal Service (now Social Security Administration) on June 1, 1971 and worked in the field for 43+ years in customer service before retiring on July 31, 2021 as a Contact Representative. Diane was extremely fashionable staying up on all the latest styles, having regular hair and nail appointments, walking around in high heels every chance she got and never being caught without her face made up!

Diane was proceeded in death by both parents, one sister: Sharion Elaine Simmons and her brothers: Charles Edward Washington, Jr. & Robert Anthony Washington. She is survived by her daughter, Shavondalla Harris; grandchildren, Aliyah Harris and Jordan Washington; siblings, Gloria Grimes, Yvonne Fletcher and Theresa Tate; a special niece that was also her caregiver, Tanesha Thompson and a host of nieces, nephews, great-grandchildren, great nieces/nephews, cousins, friends and co-workers.

Faxed condolences may be directed to the funeral home at (816) 523-2317.

Service Information:

Memorial services will be held at 12:30 PM, Thursday, September 23, 2021 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Rd, KCMO. Inurnment following services in Memorial Park Cemetery, KCMO.

Faxed condolences may be directed to the funeral home at (816) 523-2317.

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