Diana was born July 7, 1943, in Texarkana, Texas to Opal Rufene and John F. Cook. She grew up in Gladewater, Texas and moved to Talco, Texas when she was in the 5th grade. She graduated as Valedictorian of the Talco High School Class of 1961 and went straight to East Texas State University (now East Texas A&M University). There she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Business in three years and a few years later obtained her Master of Science degree.
She is a retiree of Texas A&M Commerce and Raytheon Corporation (formerly E-Systems, Inc.)
She is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, Wiley A. Fults, they married on May 8, 1981. After their retirement, they traveled to almost every state in the USA, took many ocean cruises stopping at many beautiful islands, and visited many foreign countries.
She is survived by daughter, Jill Wickersham and husband, Brad of Campbell; son, Jon Derek Funderburk and wife, Christi of Sulphur Springs; granddaughter, Jillian Nichols Curb & husband, Kevin; grandsons, Jack Nichols, and Brayden Funderburk. She is also survived by stepdaughter, Patricia Fults Beare and husband, Jerry of Commerce, and stepson, Tony Fults and wife, Valencia of Greenville.
She is also survived by sister, Jeanie Cook Graves and husband, Rickey of Arkansas, and sister, Sallie Cook Bell and husband, Sammy of Winnsboro, and cousins, Barry Lee Cook of Gladewater, Dr. Bonny Cook Cain of Longview, and Richard S. Rankin of Dallas.
Pallbearers will be Derek Funderburk, Tony Fults, Jack Nichols, Brayden Funderburk, Kevin Curb, Joe Ramsey, Barry Cook and Jerry Beare.
Honorary pallbearers will be Ken Rolen, Larry Mayo, Rickey Graves and Sammy Bell.
Condolences(5)
Linda Chaloupka
McKinney, TX Tuesday, July 29, 2025 Jon Derek,I am so sorry for your loss. The loss of a mother is devastating. Know that I am thinking of you.
Kay Moore
Commerce, TX Friday, July 25, 2025 Diana and I have had a long friendship and spent many hours traveling and watching our sonsplay high school football together with our spouses. We have continued our friendship and even though they weren't often, we did occasionally met while shopping and always had a good visit. We planned to do more, but with her dedication to Wiley and his needs, we did not get to do that. I will miss our phone conservations and the laughs we always shared. She was a great friend and will be missed by many.
Jay & Johanna Hicks
SULPHUR SPRINGS, TX Friday, July 25, 2025 Prayers for the family being lifted up for comfort in the days and weeks to come. May the Lord give you peace in this difficult time. Derek and Christi, we love you guys!GENE MARSHALL
CANYON LAKE, TX Friday, July 25, 2025 GOD BLESS DIANA'S SOUL. SHE WAS MY FIRST SECRETARY WHEN I STARTED AT E-SYSTEMS AND MADE THE TRANSISTION SMOOTH. HER KNOWLEGE AND INTELLIGENCE HELPED ME SO MUCH. MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS.GENE MARSHALL
Kenneth & Mickle Rolen
Greenville, TX Monday, July 21, 2025 We grieve for the loss of our long time friend. We shared so many good times with Diana & Wiley & later with Diana. I'm thankful I was with her when she went to be with Jesus. I've missed so much of our friendship since her stroke, i.e. phone calls, praying, lunch together with friends, long conversations. etc. I am thankful that she is no longer in pain, confused or frustrated - she is healed! She left her footprints on our hearts and I know one day we will meet again.