L. Diane Whitehead

L. Diane Whitehead, age 73, of Waterloo, South Carolina, passed away Monday, June 2, 2025 at Prisma Health-Laurens County Hospital.

She was born August 26, 1951 in Clarke County, Georgia, and was the daughter of Joseph Wesley and Florence Elene Brooks Whitehead. Diane loved tending to her plants and gardening, birdwatching, and spending time in the kitchen cooking and trying new recipes.

Diane is survived by her daughter, Terra Hodges (Leigh); her brother, Wayman Whitehead (Sandra); her spouse, Bobby Gosnell; her grandson, Ryan Gosnell; great-grandchildren, Ryder Gosnell, and Dakota Gosnell; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

A Graveside Service will be held Friday, June 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM at Ray’s Chapel Methodist Church Cemetery, 1521 Ray’s Church Road, Eastville, GA. Flowers can be sent to Lord & Stephens Funeral Home East, 4355 Lexington Road, Athens, GA 30605.

Condolences may be expressed to the family online by visiting www.grayfuneralhome.com

Gray Funeral Home of Clinton is assisting the Whitehead family with services.

Lord & Stephens Funeral Home of Athens, GA will be assisting the Whitehead family with services in Georgia.