Diane Kane

Diane Kane was born in Baltimore, Maryland on November 19, 1948, to the late Lillie Mae Stanfield. On June 5, 2019, angels descended and transported her peacefully as she departed her earthly home to be with her Lord and Savior. Diane received her formal education in Baltimore City Public Schools. She graduated from Mergenthaler Vocational Technical High School in June 1967. Diane had a tremendous thirst for knowledge so she continued her educational matriculation at Community College of Baltimore County-Catonsville and Baltimore City Community College where she completed Computer Information Technology and Engish courses. She had a distinct love of the English language, which was evident in her articulation in speech and writing. After serving over 38 years of service, she retired December 19, 2014 from the Department of Housing and Community Development and the Environmental Control Board in Baltimore City. The work ethic she possessed compared to none. Her work was superb, as she performed in an impeccable manner - every T-crossed and every I doted. She tirelessly worked various part-time jobs to ensure she and her family would have everything that they needed. This Christian woman loved the Lord and was baptized at Evergreen African Methodist Episcopal Church under the leadership of Reverend Dr. Ruth Travis on December 4, 1994. At Evergreen she served in many capacities but nothing warmed her heart more than being an Usher, a doorkeeper, in the house of the Lord. When Reverend Travis was promoted to Ebenezer African Methodist Episcopal Church (Baltimore), Diane changed her membership to Ebenezer where she also served as a doorkeeper. It was at Ebenezer where the pep in her marching step sharpened. After Dr. Travis' retirement, Diane joined Word 4 Life Ministries, under the leadership of Pastor Harrison Johnson, Jr., where she continued service as a doorkeeper. Diane's love for the Lord and desire for spiritual growth kept her reading, learning, listening and studying God's word. Anyone who truly knew Diane witnessed that FAMILY meant more to her than anything. Her boundless love for them, especially her children and grandchildren, made her the matriarch of the family. In 1990, she officially became a foster parent to her nephew, Jerome Stanfield Jr., giving him the same mother's love she gave her children. Diane's passion for young men also created an extended family of sons: who considered her "Mom". This woman of many gifts was a class-act. Diane was always well-dressed and was hardly ever seen without wearing a stiletto pump. Her love for interior design consisted of rearranging furniture in her home, almost all of her families members home, her friend's home, and when asked,even a stranger's home. This passion warranted the nickname "The Black Martha Stewart". Diane also was known for exceptional computer skills. She was always designated to design programs, flyers, keepsakes, and more. There was no project that was too big as she was always up for the challenge and excited to show her creative yet perfectionist side. She leaves to cherish her memory: Devoted and Loving children, Alvin Jackson Sr., (wife, Paula). Ditania Kane (who preceded her in death), Derrick Kane, and Brandi Bell; siblings, Leroy Williams (Annette), Lucille Stanfield (preceded her in death), Tyrone Stanfield (preceded her in death), Michael Stanfield (Rinda), Jerome Stanfield (preceded her in death), Delores Diggs (Ronald), and Deborah Stanfield; grandchildren, Tyrel Jackson, Martin Guy Jr., Tatiana Kane, Alvin Jackson III, Tierra Kane, Morgan Holmes, Zahra Kane and Avery Kane; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, "Sister girlfriends", and dear friends.

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Diane Kane

November 19, 1948 - June 5, 2019