Diane Wilson Godfrey, 80, of Rock Hill, SC, passed away on January 11, 2026 at Piedmont Medical Center. Diane was reunited with her mother and father, the late Will and Lettie Wilson, in the loving arms of her Lord and Savior. Diane was born on February 7, 1945.
Diane spent many years working both as a school bus driver at Fort Mill High School and as a driver’s education instructor at Jimmy Street Driving School. Throughout her life, Diane also worked in retail management, and owned and operated several small businesses, often taking on many different roles. Outside of work, Diane enjoyed cheering for the Fort Mill Yellow Jackets, the South Carolina Gamecocks, and the Carolina Panthers.
Diane was a longtime member of Fort Mill Church of the Nazarene. She was also a member of the Hobby Club at Catawba Baptist Church where she enjoyed making arts and crafts. In her spare time, Diane found joy in working on home improvement projects, cooking, baking, decorating cakes, and spending time with her dogs and her family.
Diane will be remembered as a woman with many interests, a creative spirit, and a personality that left a lasting impression on those who knew her. She will always be remembered for her belief that Dukes Mayo is superior, and belongs on both sides of the bread.
Diane is survived by her husband, Walter Chandler of Rock Hill, SC; sister, Helen McConnell of Rock Hill, SC; children, Billy Martin (Crystal) of Concord, NC, Guy Martin (Tracy) of Indian Land, SC, Michele McKeown of Rock Hill, SC, Carolyn Johnson of York, SC, and Leslie Bridges (Andrew) of Gaffney, SC; grandchildren, Holly Stegall, Susan McKeown, Beth Baker, Faith Martin, Jake Lear, Cheyenne Ramos, Danielle Hatton, Alex Hatton, Miles Johnson, and Drew Bridges; 10 great grandchildren; and her two precious dogs, Foxy and Bo.
The family invites friends and loved ones to join them in celebrating Diane’s extraordinary life. The family will receive visitors prior to the Celebration of Life service on January 16, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM. The service will take place at Fort Mill Church of the Nazarene, located at 109 Harris St, Fort Mill, SC, commencing at 11:30 AM. Interment will follow at Philadelphia UMC Cemetery of Fort Mill, 1691 Hwy 160, Fort Mill, SC 29708.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Fort Mill Church of the Nazarene.
Condolences may be made at www.greenefuneralhome.net.