Diana Lynn “Mama Di” Duckworth, 63, of Hickory, NC, formerly of Morganton, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, June 19, 2025, following an extended illness.
Born in Limestone, Maine on September 25, 1961, she was the daughter of Ruth Dale Duckworth and the late Bobby Joe “Duck” Duckworth.
Diana was a member of Sunnyside Baptist Church in Morganton. She had worked at several local textile mills and cleaned houses. Diana was an exceptional cook and a loving mother, daughter, nana, and sister.
Those left to cherish her memory include her mother, Ruth Duckworth; sons, Dustin Chapman (Crystal) and Derrick Brown; daughter, Summer Brown (Chris); grandchildren, Alona Brown, Tyler Brown, Kailey Gunn, and Zakaria Moultry; sisters, Pam Carlisle (Kevin) and Teresa Furtado; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m., Sunday, June 22, 2025 at Sunnyside Baptist Church. The funeral will be held at 3:00 p.m. in the church with Revs. Justin Cunningham and Clint Ewing officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Our dear Ruth, we are saddened by the passing of Diana. Please know that we are sending prayers, love and light to your family and home. May God continue to watch over you and to bless you. I hope that we can come to visit very soon.

Praying for you guys! Just know she’s in a much better place!
Dustin and Crystal, we are thinking of you and your family in this time of loss. Praying for each of you to have peace and comfort. Shirllene and Doug
Praying for comfort and peace during this difficult time for this sweet family!! Diana was such a sweet person. Love and hugs to all!!