Diane Killeen: Jan. 29, 1953-Oct. 5, 2026

Diane Killeen, age 73, of Kerrville passed away on October 5, 2026, in Kerrville. She was born in Pascagoula, Mississippi on January 29, 1953 and was under the care of her beloved grandfather, John Irwin Gipson. She graduated from Picayune Memorial High School.

She married retired Army Veteran John Joseph Killeen on December 31, 2003.

She worked as a self-employed landscaper most of her life, in which her knowledge and skill were in high demand with a waiting list for the artistic services only she could provide.

She was highly involved with the Kerrville VFW Women’s Auxiliary. She received the award of La Femme of the Year to Cabane 1055 in recognition of her outstanding service. She devoted a lot of her time and energy to fundraising and feeding the veterans and their families and friends. 

She was a long-standing member of Calvary Temple Church and loved her church family immensely.

Diane was preceded in death by her husband, John Killeen.

Survivors include daughter, Tanisha L. Barron and son-in-law, Jorge M. Barron; son, Monroe F. Stockstill Jr. and daughter-in-law, Jill Stockstill; and grandchildren, Austin and Hollie Stockstill.

A small service will be held at Fort Sam Houston Cemetery on Wednesday November 4, 2026, at 10 AM. 

The family wishes to extend our sincere thanks to the aides, nurses, therapists and entire staff at Avir Riverside Nursing Home, Peterson Hospice, and Pastor Heath Way and also Pastor Del and Cindy Way of Calvary Temple Church. 

Memorials may be given to the Blessing Fund for Peterson Hospice or Riverside Nature Center in Kerrville for Kerrville habitat restoration.