Diana Lynn Tompkins, age 54 of Coldwater died Tuesday Oct. 18, 2016 at her home. She was born in Ionia, MI on July 4, 1962 the daughter of George A. and Monalene (Wilson) Mansmith. She attended Ionia and Brighton Elementary Schools and graduated from Coldwater High School in 1980. She resided briefly in White Pigeon and worked at a wholesale company in Mottville before returning to Coldwater. She was a secretary at Southern Michigan Bank & Trust before her health forced an early retirement. She attended the Coldwater Church of the Nazarene. She enjoyed reading novels, history, music, and time with her granddaughter.
Diana is survived by her mother, Monalene Mansmith; a daughter, Danielle Tompkins; a granddaughter, Madelyn McCullough all of Coldwater; a brother, Robert (Sondra) Mansmith of Lansing; and a sister in law, Georgia Mansmith: a niece, Breanna Mansmith; and a nephew, Matt Mansmith. She was preceded in death by her father, George Mansmith; and a brother, Allen Mansmith.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 pm Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016 at the Coldwater Church of the Nazarene. Funeral services will be 11 am Friday Oct. 28, 2016 at the church with Rev. Robert Tharp officiating. Following a social gathering at the church burial will take place in Mendon Cemetery. Memorial contributions will be directed to the Migraine Research Foundation. Arrangements were by the Eickhoff Funeral Home of Mendon. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.eickhofffuneralhome.com