Diana Hoy Alston Smith, 69, of Horn Lake, Mississippi, passed peacefully on July 17, 2023. Diana was born on October 09, 1953. She was a graduate of Foley High School, and a longtime resident of Magnolia Springs and Horn Lake, Mississippi. Known simply as Honey, "Moma", or Nanna, Diana followed her dream of helping others as an registered nurse for nearly 40 years and was continually active in church with various child-related programs and organizations throughout her years. It is easy to say that she touched thousands of lives.

She is survived by her husband of 15 years, Hugh Smith; her daughters, Cindy Forest (Milton), Samantha Redding (Darrell); and her sons, Joshua Alston (Linzy) and Jeremy Alston (Anna); grandchildren, Ashley Forest-Adams (Michael), Emily Mckee (CJ), Bailey Forest, Samuel B. Alston; and great-granddaughter Sophia Adams; brothers, Delvin Hoy and James McKenzie, along with many other family members. She is preceded by her mother, Beverly McKenzie and late husband Samuel "Sammy" Alston.

Celebration of Life observances will be held at Magnolia Spring Community Center, 14775 Oak Street Magnolia Springs, AL 36555, on Friday, August 4, 2023, from 5:00 - 7:30 p.m., and Boulevard Baptist Church, 885 Church Road E, Southaven, MS 38671, on Saturday, August 12, 2023, 10:00 - 12:00 p.m.

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