Shirley Dianne (Brown) Wooten, age 71, of Covington, Georgia, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2025. Born in Rome, Georgia, on July 2, 1954, Dianne went home to be with her Lord and Savior, whom she loved dearly.

Dianne retired from Gwinnett County Schools and found great joy in traveling and spending time with her family and friends. Her warmth, faith, and kindness touched the lives of all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Olin Brown Jr. and Lucy Lee Brown; her sister, Geraldine Whitlock; and her brother-in-law, Edward Campbell.

Dianne is survived by her children, Mistti (Anthony) Cook of Covington and Kip (Senita) Wooten of Eatonton; and their father, Jerry Wooten; her grandson, Lawson Wooten of Eatonton; her brother, Gary (Karen) Brown of Summerville; sisters, Gail (Edward) Tidmore of Lyerly, Bernice Campbell of Summerville, and Pat (Allen) Brown of Summerville; and her brother-in-law, Herman Whitlock of Subligna. She is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, and extended family members who will cherish her memory.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Byrd & Flanigan Funeral Service, Lawrenceville, GA, with Pastor Morris Mitchell and Pastor Gary Howell officiating. A graveside service will follow at 3:00 PM at Summerville City Cemetery, located at 110 Highland Avenue, Summerville, GA 30747.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, from 2:00–4:00 PM and again from 5:00–8:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in memory of Dianne Wooten to: Journey Baptist Church 1160 Kinnett Road Covington, GA 30016