Diana Carlson, 79, of Smithville, MO passed away, June 6, 2025.
She was born on April 15, 1946 to Kenneth and Nana (Bunch) Vance in Kansas City, MO. On February 2, 1975 she was united in marriage to Richard Carlson. After their marriage they lived in Kansas City and in 1986 they moved to Smithville.
Richard and Diana owned and operated Omega Bookstore in Metro North Mall for 25 years.
She was a member of the River of Life Church for 30 years and recently a member of the Family Worship Center in Smithville.
Diana was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and daughter Deborah Ruth Carlson.
She is survived by her children, Rachel Carlson (Wendi Adams), Philip (Lab) Carlson, and Matthew (Lia) Carlson; grandchildren, Beatrix, Theodore, Izabellah, Edward, Magnolia, and August; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Burial was held at Second Creek Cemetery.
