Diane Gipson Obituary

Age - 75

October 8, 2023

Ottumwa, IA

Diane Lynn Gipson, 75, of Ottumwa died at 1:30 a. m. October 7, 2023 at Good Samaritan Society-Ottumwa. She was born July 15, 1948 in Maryville, MO to Joseph and Donna Fletchall Rokey. She married Billy Gene Gipson on December 22, 1999 and he preceded her in death on February 26, 2014. A graduate of Ottumwa High School, Diane was a poker and blackjack dealer in Las Vegas and had been a bartender in Ottumwa. She loved working on puzzles, playing Bingo, watching gameshows and gambling at casinos. Surviving is her daughter, Tammi Owens of Ottumwa; a granddaughter, Ashley (Max) Warnecke of North Liberty; two great grandchildren, Lucy and Owen Warnecke; two sisters, Janice Harris of Texas and Debbie Rokey of Des Moines; and a brother, Steve (Ardy) Rokey of Des Moines. She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings. Her body has been cremated and no services are planned. Memorials may be made to the family. Reece Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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