Diane R. Keene (nee Hoeft), 77, peacefully entered eternal rest on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, surrounded by her family after a courageous year-long battle with Lung Cancer.
Born to the late Ed and Alice Hoeft on November 10, 1945 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Diane moved to Central Florida when she was 6 years old attending Lockhart Elementary, Lockhart Junior High, Lyman High School and graduating from Evans High School in 1963. She married Ralph L. Keene in August 1964, after only knowing each other for 6 months. Together, they raised their girls in her childhood home where they lived for 50 years. Diane worked in bookkeeping until retirement in 2011. She kept busy with family, friends, Sunday school, church events, playing cards and keeping Ralph in line. J
In addition to her husband of 58 years, she is survived by 2 Daughters – Debbie Reeves (Tony) and Robin Ogier (Mark); 5 Grandchildren – Amanda Turbeville (Dale), Justin Rawls (Kelly), Grant Ogier, Alex Anne Ogier and Abby Ogier; 6 Great-Grandchildren – Berkley Barton, Jorja Barton, Nolan Barton, Jaidyn Turbeville, Nevaeh Turbeville and Rhett Rawls; Brother – Don Hoeft; Sister-in-law – L. Diane Keene, as well as 4 nieces, 2 nephews and other extended family.
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At Diane’s request, in lieu of flowers, please make a donation to any of the following:
Trinity Baptist Church (Make Checks Payable to church)
Memo: Disaster Relief Ministry i/h/o Diane Keene
1022 S. Orange Blossom Trail
Apopka, FL 32703
AdventHealth Hospice Care In-Patient Unit
By Mail: 480 West Central Parkway, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Online: https://www.stjude.org/
By Mail: 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105
By Phone: 1-800-805-5856
Service
Memorial Service
Loomis Funeral Home
420 West Main Street, Apopka, Florida 32712
April 1, 2023
11:00am
Food and Fellowship
Loomis Funeral Home
420 West Main Street, Apopka, Florida 32712
April 1, 202312:30pm
This heritage started 67 years ago with Pastor Herbert F. Loomis, who founded the First Baptist Church of Daytona Beach, Florida, in 1934. In 1938 Francis E. Loomis, son of Pastor Herbert F. Loomis, received his license to practice Mortuary Science and in 1941 established Loomis Funeral Home of Winter Garden, FL. 
420 W Main St
Apopka, FL 32712-3452
Mike and Nita Chanley says
We’re saddened by Diane’s passing. Our sincere condolences to Ralph and family.
Linda and Robbie Keene says
Aunt Diane will be greatly missed. Memories of all of our Christmas Eve’s together, thank you for always, including everyone. God needed you more, so you are healed and out of pain now. Until we meet again in paradise, we will hold you in our hearts forever. ❤️❤️
Gail Brady Adams says
Sending our sincerest sympathies to all of the Keene/Hoeft Families during their sadness. Diane will be missed by many, who remember her from EVANS HS. She was well liked and her smile always made you feel welcomed.
Rick & Cindy Bennett says
We are very sorry for your loss. Our condolences to you and Tony & your entire family.
Kim Lewis says
Although I’m saddened for all us who miss her, I’m so happy for her to be out of pain and in heaven with God and those who’ve gone before her. She was a second mom to me, as I practically lived at the Keene house growing up with Robin. She was a special lady. I’m so glad I got to spend some time with her and the family last week; it seemed like old times. Prayers of comfort to all who loved her.
Richard McKenna says
Robin, Mark, and family,
Sending you love and caring wishes to let you know you are in our thoughts. Although your Mother is physically gone, the memories and love she leaves behind will keep her close forever. Cherish those memories and the time you had together. You will be reunited again.
XOXOXO
Richard, Dina, and family
Gail Adams says
Sending our love and Prayers out to the Keene/Hoeft Families during their sadness. We remember Diane from EVANS HS and she was well liked by many. Sadly, I had not seen her in many years, except through facebook. May God Bless you all.
Mary Bell Streetman says
A beautiful soul will be remembered . She raised wonderful family who will miss her terribly. So sorry for your loss.
Karen Palus says
We will so miss your mom. We always enjoyed receiving her Christmas cards each year. I hope you all know just how special she was to us. Much love to you all!
Karen, Pete and Jackson
Terry Bryan & Priscilla Ragin says
Prayers for the Keene family during this time of sorrow🙏. Until we meet again Miss Diane in God’s forever home.