WESTCOTT, Diane Lee

Westcott Funeral Home, Cottonwood, Arizona Diane Lee Westcott, 56, of Cottonwood died April 7, 2012. She was born August 26, 1956 in Cottonwood, the daughter of Howard and LaVerne Westcott. She was a graduate of Mingus Union High School in 1975. Diane worked for Poco Diablo Resort and Cliff Castle Casino in different positions. She was very active in the MMA-Modified Motorcycle Association; and the Verde Valley Moose Lodge in Clarkdale. Diane was a wonderful baker making many cakes for friends and family for their special events. She was a great cook and loved to sew, knit, crochet and needlepoint. An avid bingo player she also enjoyed darts. She will be remembered as a wonderful aunt to many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Diane was affectionately called "Mammoo" by her grandson Zachary. She and and Zachary had a special relationship and were each other's sidekick. They spent many days and afternoons together. Diane always was doing everything she could for her "Zachety". She was also a very special "Mammoo" to Zachary's sister Olivia. Diane was a Native American who raised a village. Diane was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by a son Joshua D. Westcott (Wendy) of Cottonwood; daughter in law Andrea Munoz; brothers, Mike Westcott (Roberta) of Clarkdale, Tony Westcott of Cottonwood, Pat Westcott (Debby) of Cottonwood; a sister Vicki Johnson (Jerry) of Washington; one grandson; many nieces and nephews, grandnieces and nephews and other extended family. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, April 12 in the Valley View Cemetery at 10 AM. An online guestbook is available at www.westcottfuneralhome.com