Shirley Diann Icenhour Stocks, age 68, of Hiddenite left this world on Thursday, June 21, 2018 from Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, for her heavenly home. She was born on May 13, 1950 in Alexander County, and was a tremendous cook and enjoyed working in the flower garden. During her career, Diann worked at Carolina Glove as a seamstress and also for the Alexander County Dept. of Social Services as an In-Home Aide. She was a member of Taylorsville Church of God where she taught children’s Sunday School for 50 years. Diann was an amazing daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to all. She had a special love towards everyone, especially her granddaughters.
Diann is survived by her parents Junior & Clara Jean Sipes and Everett & Jenette Icenhour of Taylorsville; her husband of 49 years David Ray Stocks of the home; daughter Laura & Brady Hensley of Hiddenite; son Mark Stocks of Martinsville, VA; granddaughters Sheena & Isiah Roark and Sophia Hensley of Hiddenite; brothers Lynn & Mindy Icenhour of Hickory, Clifford & Kathy Icenhour of Taylorsville, and David & Debbie Icenhour of Taylorsville; along with a number of nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 24, 2018 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Taylorsville Church of God. The funeral service will be held on Monday, June 25, 2018 at 2:00 pm at Taylorsville Church of God with the Rev. Mark Albertino officiating. Burial will follow at Hiddenite Cemetery. The body will lie-in-state 30 minutes prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Hospice of Iredell at 2347 Simonton Rd; Statesville, NC 28625.