Obituary: Diane Holleman Fidler

Diane Holleman Fidler, 79, passed away on November 10, 2026, at Williamston House in Williamston, North Carolina.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2026, 2:30 PM, at Edwards Funeral Home, followed by a memorial service at 3:30 PM with Pastor Alan Ham officiating.

Born in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Diane spent most of her life in Kinston. She was a graduate of Grainger High School, Class of 1964. Diane spent 30 years as a first-grade teacher at Banks Elementary School, where she dedicated her career to teaching and caring for her students. She was a devoted wife and mother who loved her family dearly. In her spare time, she enjoyed reading and collecting Santas. She also treasured the time she spent with her friends, the “Grainger Girls” and the many trips to Myrtle Beach with the “Banks Bunch”.

Diane is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jimmy Fidler; and her parents, BJ and Elizabeth Holleman.

She is survived by her son, Doug Fidler and wife, Stephanie; her daughter, Kelly Hale and husband, Perry; her grandchildren. Brittany Durham and husband, Matt, Cassidy Gant and husband, Justin, Tanner Brinkley, and Blythe Hale; and her great-grandchildren, Everett Gant, Briley Gant, and Levi Durham.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Dementia Society of America at PO Box 600, Doylestown, PA 18901.

Arrangements made by Edwards Funeral Home & Cremations. Online condolences may be made at www.edwardsfhc.com.