Diane Stricker Kane of Salisbury passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at Rowan Regional Medical Center. 

She was born July 11, 1942, in Rowan County the daughter of the late James E. Sticker, Jr. and Alice Myers Stricker. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by daughter Kimberly Kane. 

Diane was a 1960 graduate of Boyden High School and worked at the Rowan County DSS Child Protective Services. 

Those left to cherish her memories are brother, James (Dawn) Stricker, Jr. of Salisbury; 4 aunts and 2 uncles of Salisbury and numerous cousins. 

Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free 
I’m following the path God laid for me. 
I took His hand when I heard Him call; 
I turned my back and left it all. 

I could not stay another day, 
To laugh, to love, to work or play. 
Tasks left undone must stay that way; 
I found that place at the close of day. 

If my parting has left a void, 
Then fill is with remembered joy. 
A friendship shared a laugh, a kiss; 
Ah yes, these things, I too will miss. 

Be not burdened with times of sorrow 
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. 
My life’s been full, I savored much 
Good friends, good times, a loved ones touch. 

Perhaps my time seems all to brief; 
Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief. 
Lift up your heart and share with me, 
God wanted me now, He set me free.