Funeral services for Dianne Smith Slocum of North Carrollton, MS, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 11, in the Oliver Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Lanny Haley and Rev. Owen Hitchcock will officiate the service. The committal will be held in the chapel immediately following the service.
Visitation will be held Sunday, February 11, from 1:00 p.m. until service time at Oliver Funeral Home.
Dianne Smith Slocum, 85, passed away Friday, February 9, at her home after health battles with laryngeal cancer some years ago and more recently leukemia and covid. She was born in the Teoc Community to Percy and Louise Beckwith Smith on August 6, 1938.
She is survived by her son, Steve Slocum of North Carrollton; his fiancé, Donnamarie McLaughlan; brother-in-law Roger Bennett; grandchildren, Kaleigh, Joey, Kaden, and William; and a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Milton Slocum; sister, Barbara Smith Bennett and parents, Percy and Louise Beckwith Smith.
Mr. and Mrs. Slocum were married on April 20, 1957; and after living in Greenwood for one year, they moved to North Carrollton where they lived the rest of their lives. They became active in the community and the North Carrollton Baptist Church. George served as a town Alderman for over 20 years; and following his death, Dianne served as an Alderwoman and then Mayor. George Milton retired after working in maintenance supervision for the Leflore County School System for 30 years and Dianne retired after working for 37 years with Delta Electric Power Association. They also handled small private businesses of their own.
Dianne had a very outgoing personality and was known to complete in a dependable manner any project she took on. When the local log community house had fallen into disrepair some years ago, she spearheaded a fundraising campaign that raised enough funds to restore and stabilize the building, which today continues to be enjoyed by the community.
Throughout her life, she lent her support to many other projects and organizations. She was a member of the UDC and DAR. Her friends and neighbors could count on her immediate assistance and compassion in any crisis or celebration.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or online at www.stjude.org/donate.
Oliver Funeral Home of Winona, Inc. 
I am so sad to lose my longtime friend Dianne, but am thankful for the memories of times together. Jerry and I extend our sincere sympathy to Steve and the family.
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I’m so sad about my lifelong friend. I miss her already. We had many private conversations and laughs . She would always tell things like they are.
Love you, sweet Dianne. ❤️🌹❤️
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I enjoyed getting to know her through DAR. She was always so nice and I just loved her. She will be so missed.
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Our prayers and condolences.
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my sweet Mrs. Dianne, for the short time I have known you, you always were so caring and so nice. I enjoyed talking and laughing with you all the time at the salon! I am sure going to miss you!! I know you are so happy rejoicing with our lord and your husband!❤️❤️
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To Steve from the family of James & Martha Gomiller & Lashenda Whirl we truly loved your mom & we know she loved us also we gonna truly miss her but we’re praying for God to give you strength day by by day to over come the hurt you’re experiencing our hearts are heavy words could never be spoken enough to describe the friendship we had with our friend much love from our entire family
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Steve, I am so sorry to hear about your loss.Dianne was my friend and I am thankful for the friendship we shared through the years. She was special! Always remember that she was so very proud of you and your accomplishments in life.
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