Dianne Sylvia Medlin's Obituary
Dianne Sylvia Medlin passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family.
A funeral service will be held at 11 am on Monday, April 20, 2026, in the Stanly Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Brandon King officiating. Burial will follow at Stanly Gardens of Memory. There will be no formal visitation.
She was born on December 31, 1949, in Stanly County to the late Oliver Kipling and Lucille Rummage Story.
A woman of deep and enduring faith, Dianne’s love for the Lord was the guiding force in her life. She was a dedicated and long-standing member of First Baptist Church of New London, where she found great joy in her church family and in worship.
Dianne was known for her nurturing spirit, which she expressed through her many passions. Her kitchen was often the heart of her home, where she found joy in cooking for family and friends. She also had a talented green thumb, spending many happy hours gardening and appreciating the beauty of nature. Above all, her greatest love was her family, with whom she cherished every moment.
Professionally, she dedicated many years of service to the community, retiring from a career with the Stanly County Schools system. Additionally, alongside her husband, Doug Medlin, they ran Doug’s Maytag in Albemarle and Denton, showing a shared spirit of partnership in both life and work.
In addition to her parents, Dianne is preceded in death by her loving husband of 54 years, Doug Medlin. She is survived by her sons Craig (Rhonda) and Shannon Medlin; Grandchildren Nicole Siddiqi (Noah), Taylor Medlin, Skylar Brown (Jason), Spenser Medlin, Brock Medlin, Brooke Medlin, and Titus Medlin; and siblings Kaye O’Brien, Charles Story (Beverly), Joe Story (Ellen), and Sheila Hernandez (the late Curtis).
The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to staff of Gentiva Hospice, Levine Cancer Institute and First Baptist Church of New London for the care and support provided to Dianne during her declining health.
In lieu of flowers, and in honor of her memory, the family requests that donations be made to The Gideons International at https://gideons.org.
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