Diane Maldonado

Mrs. Diane Henner Maldonado, age 68, of Concord, passed away June 23, 2023.  Diane grew up in Miami, Florida, graduating from North Miami Beach Senior High School in 1973.  She married David Maldonado in 1977. They lived in Florida for several years before moving their family to Atlanta in 1989, and then to Concord in 1990.  Diane worked as a substitute teacher for the school system, then transferred to the food service area at Pike County Elementary School, where she worked full time for many years.  She loved sarcasm, laughter, and fresh air. She was an avid reader and enjoyed word games and puzzles.

She was preceded in death by her father, Joseph Henner, her step-father, Steve DiCiacco and her brother-in-law, Glen Magaldi.

She is survived by her husband: David Maldonado; children: Jorge Maldonado (Lindsay), Kristine Maldonado, Erin Maldonado-Borntreger (Levi) and Cheryl Maldonado; grandchildren: Prana, Milow, John, Flora, Lyla and Dylan; mother: Marion DiCiacco; sisters: Aileen Henner and Marion Magaldi.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 8, at 10 a.m., in the chapel of Moody-Daniel Funeral Home. Friends may visit the family on Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., at the funeral home.

A private family graveside service will follow in Moody Memorial Gardens.