Diana Kay Whitehead

September 2, 1955 - February 28, 2019

Diana Kay Whitehead, 63, New Paris, died 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019 at her home. She was born Sept. 2, 1955 in Goshen, to Ray & Doris (Juday) Leatherman. On Aug. 22, 1981, she married Brett Whitehead. Surviving are her husband, Brett, New Paris, children, Mindy (Kevin) Park, Goshen, Bryce (Ali) Whitehead, Goshen, 3 grandchildren, Ty, Colin, Maggie Park, mother, Doris Leatherman, Goshen, sister, Deb (Dale) Sommers, Goshen and brother-in-law, Phil White, Richmond, Virginia. Preceding her in death is her father, Ray Leatherman and a sister, Roxann White. Diana was a graduate of Northwood High School and a former 4-H Swine Club Leader. She was a member of the New Paris Church of the Brethren, where she was a Youth Sponsor for many years and was very active in the church. Diana worked at Wawasee High School as an administrative assistant. She enjoyed working on service projects and mission trips. Diana loved spending time with family, especially her grandchildren and camping. She was a member of Delta Theta Tau Sorority for many years, more recently joining the alumni group Eta Mu Alpha. Private family services will be held. Pastor Stan Godfrey and Pastor Norm Replogle will officiate. Burial will be at New Paris Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to the New Paris Church of the Brethren Youth. Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Home, Goshen, is handling arrangements and online condolences may be sent at www.rrefh.com