Diana K. Jones
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Diana K. Jones April 18, 1947 – February 15, 2025.
Diana Jones passed away peacefully in her home in Lawrence, Kansas, on February 15, 2025, due to natural causes. She was born on April 18, 1947, in Lincoln, Nebraska, to Jacqueline (Greer) Lincoln and Donald Lincoln. Diana graduated from Hastings High School in 1965 and went on to achieve remarkable academic milestones. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Nebraska-Omaha, followed by a master’s degree from Emporia State University, Kansas.
Diana enjoyed a successful career as a First-Grade teacher, Sixth- Grade Teacher, and later Principal of Walnut Elementary School, Emporia, Kansas. She completed her career in education as a grant writer and administrator for Emporia Schools
Diana is survived by her daughter Heather Kirchhefer, Lawrence, Kansas; sister Connie Barksdale and husband Larry Barksdale, Lincoln, Nebraska; nephew Aaron Barksdale and wife Jill Barksdale, and grandnephew Jase Barksdale, and grandniece, Bryce Barksdale, Elkhorn, Nebraska: nephew Nick Barksdale and wife Joi Barksdale, Lincoln, Nebraska
Diana had many interests. She was a Queen in Jobs Daughters, a PEO member, a favored Aunt, and a mother. She was a member of Research Club in Emporia, and an avid Kanas City Chiefs fan. Diana’s passion for learning, dedication to her career, and love for her family left an indelible mark on all who knew her. She will be deeply missed and fondly remembered.
Oh Heather…our condolences to you for your loss of your mother.
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Sheryl, Jessica, and Rachel
I am so sorry to read of the loss of your beautiful Momma. I think of you more than you know every time I drive past your artful home. I trust you’re still there! PM your # that we may connect, ok? Comfort & peace to you in this difficult time.
To Diana’s family, our children attended Walnut Elementary School while Diana was principal. She greeted all the children so warmly and was a stable, caring, and positive presence in the lives and learning of our children. Our deepest condolences for your loss.
To Diana’s Family, I am so sorry to read of your loss. We were in Research Club and PEO together. I’m keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
My sincere sympathy to all of you. I knew Diana from both study club and PEO.
Sending many thoughts and prayers your way at this difficult time.
Diana was one of my 6th grade teachers and then I ended up working for her at her final administration position at Maynard Early Childhood Center. She was a neighbor to my mom and always kept up to date on all of my children. She was so kind. My deepest condolences.