Dianne Marie Parker

Dianne Marie Parker, 75, of Lineville, AL, peacefully passed away from ALS early in the morning on March 12, 2026, at Hospice Care Center in Chattanooga, TN. She was born Dianne Marie McGraw in Lineville, AL, on March 6, 1951, the fifth child of the late Joseph Walker McGraw and Myrtice Marie McGraw (Lashley). She was preceded in death by her father, Joseph Walker McGraw; her mother, Myrtice Marie McGraw; her sister, Dorothy "Dot" McGraw Lancaster; and her brothers, Leonard Pearce McGraw, Joe Neal McGraw, and James Walker McGraw. Dianne grew up in Lineville, AL, on her family's farm. It was there that she spent her childhood learning the value of hard work, the importance of family, and a love for the Lord. She came to saving faith in the Lord Jesus Christ early in life. In her high school years, she met her future husband, Charles Lee Parker. She graduated from Lineville High School in 1969 and began working as an assistant for a county office in Lineville. Charles proposed by mailing an engagement ring to Dianne's office in Lineville, AL, from Scottsdale, AZ, where he was stationed with the Air Force at the time. The couple married on January 25, 1970, and moved to Arizona for the remainder of Charles' deployment. During this time, Dianne and Charles shared many adventures before eventually moving back to Lineville, AL, and later to Forest Park, GA. Dianne became a mother on August 30, 1974, with the birth of her son, Brian Lee Parker, and again on July 23, 1976, with the birth of her daughter, Lisa Marie Parker. In 1991, the family built a house in Jonesboro, GA, where Dianne and Charles spent many years. During this time, Dianne lovingly raised her family, worked diligently in her career, and was selflessly involved in her church. When not working and focusing on her career, Dianne loved her plants and cultivating her iris she got from her mom many years earlier. Dianne always loved to exercise. She was often seen walking many miles throughout her neighborhood with friends. Dianne became "Nana" in April 1999 with the birth of her first granddaughter, Haley Peshera Parker. Later, she received the best 50th birthday gift: a second granddaughter, Ashley Marie Parker. She was thrilled with becoming a great grandmother in March 2024. Dianne worked in many roles throughout her life, including a county assistant in Lineville, Executive Assistant at Porter-Cable, and Senior Executive Administrative Assistant at Chick-fil-A; however, being "Nana" was her favorite job. Dianne was a member of Jonesboro First Baptist Church for many years, as well as Henry Baptist Church and Heatherwood Baptist Church. Later, she and her husband moved to Griffin, GA, and Sharpsburg, GA, for a short time before relocating to Chattanooga, TN, where she spent the remainder of her days. The funeral will be held on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. EST at Heatherwood Baptist Church, 721 Shenandoah Blvd., Newnan, GA 30265, with Pastor Joel Smelley Jr. officiating. A visitation will be held immediately preceding the service at 1:00 p.m. EST at Heatherwood Baptist Church. A family graveside burial gathering will be held on Friday, March 20, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. CST in Lineville, AL. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the ALS Association or the Alzheimer's Association. Condolences may be expressed to McKoon Funeral Home & Cremation through their website at www.mckoon.com. Dianne is survived by her husband of 56 years, Charles Lee Parker; her son, Brian Lee Parker, and his wife, Stephanie Peshera Parker (Goss); and her daughter, Lisa Marie Parker. She is also survived by her granddaughters: Haley Peshera Caldwell (Parker) and her husband, Conner Seth Caldwell, and their son, Rowan Cole Caldwell; and Ashley Marie Robertson (Parker) and her husband, Nathan Douglas Robertson. Dianne will be remembered for her steadfast faith, her love for her family, and the joy she found in being "Nana." McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory (770) 253-4580

Dianne Marie Parker

March 6, 1951 - March 12, 2026