Diane Bales Voiles, Age: 78
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Sep 12, 1944---Jul 28, 2023

Diane Bales Voiles passed away on July 28, 2023.  She was born on September 12, 1944 to Naomi and Maurice Bales in Kansas City, Ks.

On December 31, 1975 she married the love of her life, Ernest Voiles, Jr. Diane had 2 girls from a previous marriage, Lisa Marie Glander and Mary Ruth Devosha, who survive. When she was 12 in 1957 she moved to live with her Aunt June Johnson in Avalon, Mo. attending Tina-Avalon school. Her aunt married in 1960 and had to move away for a short time thus she moved to live with her grandparents Thomas and Minnie Duncan, graduating from Hale High School in 1962.  Upon graduation she moved to Kansas City to seek employment. She worked at Frank Paxton Lumber Company, Thomas McGee and Sons, Gulf Insurance until they merged with Travelers.  She then retired and worked briefly at Crawford & Co, Benchmark Insurance then American Family Insurance as a Senior Workers’ Compensation Adjuster. She made friends nationwide while handling workers’ compensation claims. 

Diane is survived by her daughters Lisa Glander and Mary Devosha. 3 grandchildren, Tiffany Beth, Layn Glander and Dylan Glander. She has 2 great grandsons, Alex J Beth and Mason Beth. 3 dear cousins, who were like her brothers, Thomas E Duncan, George W Duncan and Benjamin I. Duncan. She was preceded in death by her dear husband Ernest Voiles, Jr, mother Naomi Milberger, dear Aunt June Johnson, grandparents Thomas and Minnie Duncan, Uncle Thomas and Aunt Edna Duncan, Lulu Hensley and Keturah Whiteside.

Visitation will be 5-7:00 PM Monday, July 31, 2023 at Porter Funeral Home, 1835 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, KS.  Funeral Services will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at Porter Funeral Home.  Burial will follow at Cameron Cemetery in Hale, MO.  In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to the American Stroke Foundation, 6405 Metcalf Ave., #214, Overland Park, KS 66202.


Condolences

Kevin Ashworth Jul 29, 2023

Cousin ,Santee ,California

RIP Diane, may you all find peace, prayers to all in Jesus name I pray.

Tammy Grimes Jul 29, 2023

Friend ,Akron ,Ohio

Diane and my mom Eva Minnis went to Tina-Avalon together. We connected on the Hale website and became friends. She sent me pictures and we reminisced about their friendship. I will miss her and the stories we shared.

Nancy Dunigan Jul 29, 2023

Co-Worker ,Platte City ,Missouri

I am so sorry and so sad to see this. I worked with her Cowell Insurance and absolutely LOVED her!! Always kept in contact via Facebook. Prayers to the family!!

Jack Woodard Jul 29, 2023

Distant Cousin ,Richland ,Mississippi

I’m sadden to hear of the passing of Diane. We reconnected on Facebook several years ago and enjoyed the time we spent texting. RIP Diane.

Gail Meis Jul 29, 2023

Niece by marriage ,Olathe ,Kansas

Mary and Lisa, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Aunt Diane. I am so so sorry for your loss. Aunt Diane was always so nice to me. She was a special lady. Now she is in heaven with Uncle Ernie. God Bless both of them.

Sheri Trehey Seeman Jul 29, 2023

Niece ,Kansas City ,Kansas

Aunt Diane, I’ve loved you from the moment I was born until you took your last breathe and beyond. You made life fun! You better be hanging out with Elvis or he’s on my “list”. Love you forever and ever. Sheri Lynn.

Rhonda Voiles Jul 30, 2023

Sister-in law ,Overland Park ,Kansas

Lisa and Mary, my thoughts and prayers are being sent your way. Bless you all during this very sad time. Darla & Ken Westhoff and Rhonda Voiles

Michele Rolph Jul 31, 2023

Aunt to Mary snd Lisa ,Rogers ,Arkansas

My heart goes out the family. Recently, Mary and I learned that she is my niece I was adopted at birth and I just wanted to pay my respects at this very difficult time in your life. My thoughts and prayers are with both you, Mary and your sister, Lisa and the rest of the family.

Jeffrey Meyer Dec 16, 2024

Friend of Mary ,Hale ,Missouri

I’m sorry to hear of the families loss. I randomly texted your mom’s Facebook account without even looking at it to see that she recently passed. I’m sorry for that as well. I always enjoyed seeing her responses on Facebook Hale page. She knew so much that I would have really liked to talk to her about. I noticed she was always fast to respond to pictures and history of Hale and Avalon and I will miss that. Again with respect and Sprite for your families loss ~Jeffrey Meyer Hale, Missouri

Services

Event:
Visitation
Location:
Porter Funeral Home
Address:
1835 Minnesota Avenue
City:
Kansas City
State:
Kansas
Zip Code:
66102
Date:
Jul 31, 2023
Time:
5:00 PM
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Event:
Funeral Service
Location:
Porter Funeral Home
Address:
1835 Minnesota Avenue
City:
Kansas City
State:
Kansas
Zip Code:
66102
Date:
Aug 01, 2023
Time:
10:00 AM
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