After a long, yet courageous battle, Diane Elizabeth Jones passed away cancer free on Wednesday, September 24, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 3, 1954 in Hartford, Conn. to William Evans and Eleanor R. Sousa Davis. She moved to Arcadia 12 years ago from North Port, Fl. Although Diane did not get the opportunity to enjoy living cancer free, cancer did not keep her from living. Diane was a very loving and giving person; she gave her time and energy to many non-profit organizations within our community. She was on the Board of Directors of the DeSoto County Chamber of Commerce, Past President of the Rotary Club of DeSoto County, Arcadia Rodeo Assn., Relay for Life and Strolling 4 A Cure. Diane was employed for 9 years by First State Bank of Arcadia as Director of Marketing. She is survived by her three sons; Thomas F. (Daisy) Lloyd, III of North Port, FL., Michael E. (Kristin) Lloyd of Port Charlotte, FL., and Zechariah (Melissa) Lloyd of North Port, FL, mother Eleanor R. Davis of Arcadia, two brothers Robert W.(Debbie) Davis of Punta Gorda, Fl. and William A.(Gail) Davis of Fort Myers, FL.; one sister Judyann (Raymond) Bindas of Lehigh Acres, FL.; seven grandchildren Madison, Justin, Clayton, Colin, Carley, Caden and Gavin; numerous nieces and nephews. Diane was preceded in death by her father William Evans Davis. A gathering of family and friends will be Friday, October 3, 2014 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm in the chapel of Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Home, Arcadia. A Memorial Service and Celebration of Diane s Life will be Saturday, October 4, 2014 at 2:00 pm, also at Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Home, Arcadia. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations in Diane's honor be made to (checks payable to) Strolling 4 a Cure, c/o Janet Preston, 5221 NE Sandy Rd. Arcadia, FL 34266 Arrangements have been entrusted to Ponger Kays Grady Funeral Home, Arcadia, FL. Online condolences can be made at pongerkaysgrady.com