Diana Lee Smith

Diana Lee Smith, age 56, resident of Broken Arrow, peacefully left this world on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Ascension St. John Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma surrounded by her family. She was born on December 20, 1968, in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Ronald Ray and Nancy Lee (Blevins) Thompson. Diana’s journey was one marked by love, dedication, and a deep commitment to serving others.

Diana was a proud graduate of Broken Arrow High School in 1987 and further pursued her passion for beauty at beauty college. She worked as a nail technician for 23 years, using her artistic skills to bring joy and beauty to the lives of countless clients. Her passion for her craft was outshone only by her love for her family and friends. Throughout her life, she was a shining example of kindness, warmth, and generosity.

In 2008, Diana married the love of her life, Jacky Wayne Smith. Their bond was a testament to enduring love, filled with laughter, joy, and shared dreams. Diana’s heart swelled with pride as she embraced her role as a mother to her daughters, Whitney and Cassidy. The joys of motherhood extended even further with the arrival of her grandsons, Griffin and Ezra. She cherished every moment spent with them, showering them with love and affection.

Diana was an active member of Life.Church Broken Arrow, where she found fulfillment in her involvement with her Life Group, volunteering opportunities, and serving in the nursing home ministry. Her unwavering faith defined her, and she took great joy in embodying the true spirit of service to others. A devout Christian woman, Diana's life was a reflection of her belief in compassion, love, and community.

Diana loved the simple pleasures in life—decorating her home, baking treats, shopping for thoughtful gifts, and, most importantly, spending quality time with her family. She experienced pure delight in the company of her two beloved weenie dogs, Bella and Lucy, who brought an abundance of joy to her days.

Diana is survived by her loving husband, Jacky Smith, of the home in Broken Arrow, OK; her daughters, Whitney Van Meter and her husband Allen Van Meter Sr., and Cassidy O'Keefe and her husband Josh O'Keefe; her grandsons, Griffin Van Meter and Ezra Van Meter; her brother, Leslie Thompson and his wife Jada Thompson; and numerous other relatives.

She was preceded in death by her father, Ronald Thompson; her mother, Nancy Thompson; her brother, Ronald Thompson, Jr.; and her sister, Cherie Thompson Farrell. Diana's legacy of love and kindness will live on in the hearts of all who were fortunate enough to know her.

Visitation will take place from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at Brown Funeral Home in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. A celebration of her life will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, February 14, 2025, at Life.Church Broken Arrow, 2420 E. Kenosha St., Broken Arrow, Oklahoma 74014. Pastor Bryan Hill will officiate the service. Following the service, she will be laid to rest in a private family interment at Fort Gibson National Cemetery.

In honoring Diana's vibrant spirit, her family encourages all attendees to wear purple to the service, a color that embodies her joy and warmth. Diana's family will forever treasure the memories they shared, as her light continues to shine brightly in their hearts.

Donations may be made in memory of Diana to the Glioblastoma Foundation, https://glioblastomafoundation.org/get-involved/donate.

Family and friends may share memories online at www.brownfamilycares.com. Diana's family has entrusted her care and services to Brown Funeral Home, 231 E. Commercial St., Broken Arrow, Oklahoma 74012, 918-251-5331.