Diane Elizabeth Schwind Cantrell, 57, of Morganton, NC, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
Born in Burke County, NC on November 2, 1967, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Anthony Schwind and Marguerite Alice Edwards Schwind.
Diane was known for her bubbly laugh and kind and giving heart. She devoted her life to her daughter, Stephanie, and husband Todd and her loving family. Her loving memory and the sound of her laughter will echo in our hearts forever. She loved the beach, and she found peace in the place that brought her joy, Hatteras, NC. Diane was a 1986 graduate of Freedom High School and attended Western Piedmont Community College. Early in her career she worked for the Burke County Public School System and was currently working at Abound Health.
Diane is survived by her husband of 15 years, Jeffrey Todd Cantrell; daughter, Stephanie Elizabeth Mitchell; siblings, Jeanette Alexander (Bruce), Joseph Anthony Schwind (Susan), Maureen Schwind (Tracy), Kelly Schwind Harton (Pat), and Theresa Schwind Fox (Doug); step-children, Tiffany Paige Cantrell and Bailey Elizabeth Jamison (Phillip); six nieces and nephews; and five great-nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m., Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at Sossoman Funeral Home. A private celebration of Dianes life will be held at a later date.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Born in Burke County, NC on November 2, 1967, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Anthony Schwind and Marguerite Alice Edwards Schwind.
Diane was known for her bubbly laugh and kind and giving heart. She devoted her life to her daughter, Stephanie, and husband Todd and her loving family. Her loving memory and the sound of her laughter will echo in our hearts forever. She loved the beach, and she found peace in the place that brought her joy, Hatteras, NC. Diane was a 1986 graduate of Freedom High School and attended Western Piedmont Community College. Early in her career she worked for the Burke County Public School System and was currently working at Abound Health.
Diane is survived by her husband of 15 years, Jeffrey Todd Cantrell; daughter, Stephanie Elizabeth Mitchell; siblings, Jeanette Alexander (Bruce), Joseph Anthony Schwind (Susan), Maureen Schwind (Tracy), Kelly Schwind Harton (Pat), and Theresa Schwind Fox (Doug); step-children, Tiffany Paige Cantrell and Bailey Elizabeth Jamison (Phillip); six nieces and nephews; and five great-nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m., Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at Sossoman Funeral Home. A private celebration of Dianes life will be held at a later date.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Diane was so much more than just a coworker—she was family. Her warmth, compassion, and genuine kindness touched all of us deeply. She had a way of making everyone feel seen, valued, and cared for. Whether it was through a listening ear, a shared laugh, or a thoughtful gesture, Diane made our workplace feel like home. We are better for having known her, and we will carry her spirit with us always. Sending y'all the biggest hug and keeping y'all in our thoughts and prayers
—Lauren Beeber