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Diana Lynn Harford
DIANA LYNN HARFORD
Urbana
Diana Lynn Harford, 70, of Urbana, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021, at UnityPoint-St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Diana Lynn Harford was born on April 19, 1951, in Ottumwa, Iowa, the daughter of Robert and Virda (Archer) Argo. She graduated in 1969 from Jefferson High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Diana was married to Terry Harford for 26 years. Diana was employed at United Fire and Casualty. She proudly retired on June 30, 2016, after many years of service. Diana enjoyed Junkin', pets, casinos and crafting. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Diane is survived by her husband, Terry Harford; four children, Brad (Kristy) Emerson, Kari (Brandon) Gourley, Ami (Jason) Miller and Daniel (Teal) Batey; brother, Scott (Connie) Argo; two stepchildren, Brandon (Kristin) Harford and Mitchell (Nicole) Harford; 16 grandchildren, Ryan, Braydon, Tyler, Kayli, Kenadee, Kael, Mariah, Maddy, Lakelynn, Drea, Tiera, Arianna, Aiden, Kaiyanna, Kingston and Erik; two great-grandchildren, Brawley and Layne.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert (Bob) and Virda (Patty) Argo.
In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to Green State Credit Union, 716 A Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 Attn: Diana Harford Memorial.
Online condolences may be directed to the family at www.iowacremation.com under Obituaries.
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