Diane was born on December 31, 1949 in Springfield, MO, to Norman (Johnny) and Betty Virginia (Neese) Parrack. She graduated from Lamar High School in 1967 and Missouri Southern State University in 2006. She worked at the Lamar Democrat early in her career, and owned a clothing store, Sunshine Fashions, in the late 70’s. She moved to Carthage in the early 80’s and her love and service to the City of Carthage began shortly, thereafter. She earned her nickname of “Streetlady” through her service as Main Street Carthage Director where she was always seen on the “street” of the Carthage Square. She served on Carthage City Council, Powers Museum Board, and numerous other committees and organizations. She loved antiquing, animals, auctions, yard sales, Maple Leaf, conversations with friends, and especially loved spending time with her family.
Diane married Mike Sharits on February 14, 1989 in Joplin, MO.
Diane is survived by her husband Mike, Carthage. Additional survivors include two sons, Ryan Long of Kansas City, MO, Brady (wife Haden) Long of Springfield, MO, two daughters Devon Sharits of Toronto, Ontario, Canada and Taylor (husband Joe) Engel of Springfield, MO; four granddaughters Edyn Jayne Rivas, Elliot Anderson Long, Adalyn Diane Long, Virginia Grace Engel, all of Springfield, MO; and one brother Jay Parrack of Lamar, MO. Diane was preceded in death by her parents.
Visitation will be held from 1:00-3:00 p.m. with a Celebration of Life at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015 at the Fellowship Hall at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 8975 County Lane 170, Carthage, MO. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Medicine Hat, Inc. or Joplin Humane Society.
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