Diane Minette Lentini, 80, of West Monroe, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family at 1:45 A.M. on August 9, 2023 in West Monroe, Louisiana.

Diane was born on July 1, 1943 in Bay Minette, Alabama. She made a life choice to stay home at a young age and raise her three children. Diane lived a very happy life and loved everyone, especially her family and friends. She brightened every room with a smile and never met a stranger. Diane was an avid racquetball, tennis, and volleyball player. She had a passion for running, and she loved dancing and Travis Tritt!

Diane was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald C. Lentini, Sr.; father, Van Cochran; mother, Edna Cochran; and brother, Leroy Cochran.

Diane is survived by her son, Ronald C. Lentini, Jr. and wife Lisa from Carencro, Louisiana; daughters, Darlene Lentini of West Monroe, Louisiana, Lorie Lentini of West Monroe, Louisiana and significant other, Sam Chapman of Farmerville, Louisiana; nine grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; brother, Eddie Cochran and many other cherished family and friends.

A special Thank you from the family to Elara Hospice, nurses and staff, Rheagan Moore N.P., and Kurt Cunningham, R.N. from Affinity Clinic, for their support, compassion, and comfort of our mother.

Private services for family and close friends will be held on August 26, 2023.

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