Diane Marie Powell (Mason)

Wynantskill-
Diane Marie Mason Powell, 67, of Wynantskill, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2020 with her granddaughter by her side ready to receive the Lord with open arms.

Diane was born on April 13, 1952; she was the daughter of the late Paul Graham Mason and Eleanor Bernice Mason (Dyson).

She graduated from Colonie Central High School in 1970 before attending Buffalo State University and later on continued her education while being a devoted single mother. Diane successfully received her Associates Degree in Business Administration from Hudson Valley Community College.

Diane faithfully worked 32 years for the New York State Office for Technology.

She loved nature shows (Doves were her favorite bird), Twilight Zone, Alfred Hitchcock, Black and White movies and loved listening to the sweet sounds of Al Jarreau.

Diane loved people, she was always there for you in a time of need and loved to talk. She loved the lord and was not afraid to tell everyone how much. She was a devoted mother and grandmother, an excellent cook and baker.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Robert Leon "Pope" Powell, sister Patricia Ann Mason, and brother, Bryant Mason.
Diane is survived by her only daughter Lachesha Cherie Kinsey, her granddaughter Nijah Patrice Goodwyn, brothers, Van Dyson ( Sharon), Paul G. Mason, Jr. (Toni ) and Aunt Shirley Phillips. Nieces Kimberly Dyson, Shannell Foreman (Mason), Sandi Mason and Savina Mason. Nephews Maurice Mason, Omega Lewis, Bryant Mason, Jr. as well as a host of great nieces and nephews and close friends.

John 14: 1-3
"Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; Believe also in me. My Father's house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am."