Diane Nell Howard was born December 31, 1951, and passed away March 12, 2026, at the age of 74.

Diane Nell Howard will always be remembered as a loving mother, devoted wife, caring sister, and a faithful Christian woman. Her life was a beautiful reflection of kindness, generosity, and unwavering faith.

Diane found joy in the simple pleasures of life. She loved shopping, traveling, and spending time with the people she loved most. Whether it was enjoying a glass of sweet tea or a Dr Pepper, Diane had a way of making ordinary moments feel special. You will always be laughing around her and her family.

Her grandchildren held a very special place in her heart, and she adored every moment spent with them. Diane had a heart of gold and was the kind of person who would give you the clothes off her back to help someone in need.

Mostly, Diane was a woman of deep faith whose love and compassion touched everyone who knew her. She lived her life as a reflection of Christ's love, always ready to lend a helping hand, offer a kind word, or simply be present for someone in need. Her kindness, warm spirit, and generous heart will forever be remembered and cherished by all who were blessed to know her. Which was proven after all the visitors she had during the last few weeks of her life.

Though we will miss her deeply, we find comfort in knowing that her faith has led her home. We know she is no longer suffering. Diane leaves behind a legacy of love, strength, compassion, and faith that will continue to live on through all those whose lives she touched.

"As a woman of faith, Diane truly embodied the words of Proverbs 31:25 - 'She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.'" Her life was a testimony of grace, and her memory will remain a blessing to all who knew and loved her.


She is survived by her children, Shelli Jones and husband Lee, and Adrianne Senchal and husband Braylan; grandchildren, Madison Jones, Colt Senchal, and Rhett Senchal; sisters, Linda Blanchard, Lavon Hopkins and husband J.P., Donna Wells, and Debra Drucker and husband Lonnie; brother, George Siebrecht Jr and wife Shari; along with numerous nieces, nephews, and loved ones.

She is preceded in death by her husband, James "Jimmy" Willis Howard Jr; and parents, George and Elsie Siebrecht.

Family will receive friends Tuesday, March 17, 2026, from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. at First Pentecostal Church, 225 Highway 109 S, Starks, Louisiana. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at First United Pentecostal Church, 225 Highway 109 S, Starks, Louisiana. Interment will follow at Miller Cemetery, Starks, Louisiana.