Diane Milam

Leta Diane Milam, age 56, former Seminole Resident, now residing in Ada, OK, went home to be with her Lord on July 30, 2012. She was surrounded by her loving family and friends who supported and cared for her during her courageous battle with cancer. Her trust in God, love for her family, shopping and sense of humor, were the gifts she used to help her through her struggles. Diane was born June 27, 1956 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to parents, Odell and Geraldine (Burnett) Bolin. Diane served as secretary at Woodrow Wilson Elementary School for over 20 years. She was not, just the secretary, but a mentor to many young boys and girls who called her “friend”. She was loved by her co-workers, who were deeply saddened when her health would no longer allow her to work. She continued to be their friend and they were always there for her for whatever she needed. Diane was a proud member of the Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma. Diane was the proud mother of the two loves of her life, sons David and Jesse Milam, both of Ada, Ok. One sister Barbara Black of South Portland, Maine also survives her. Many loving nephews, nieces, cousins, friends as well as her Aunt Betty Bolin , who became a source of strength to Diane, after her mother’s death. Her constant, devoted granddog, Oscar, and grandcat, Brutus, also survive her. Diane was preceded in death by her mother: Geraldine (Burnett) Bolin, her father: Odell Bolin , sister Patty Raba. She was the granddaughter of original Chickasaw enrollee Hariett Immotichey Burnett Funeral services for Diane will be held at the Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, August 3, 2012 with Earl Hood officiating, Burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery. Casket bearers will be David Milam, Jesse Milam, Gary Barnes, Kevin Beck, Bill Bolin and Gary Kiker. The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home on Thursday, August 2, 2012 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Funeral Services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home in Seminole. Funeral Information: August 3, 2012, 10:00 AM Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel located at 1001 N. Milt Phillips, Seminole, OK 74868