Diana Marie Collett, a longtime resident of Henryetta, died Oct. 12, 2023. She was born May 16, 1934, in Henryetta. On August 2, 1952, she married her high school sweetheart, Ronald Lee Collett. Diana was a graduate of Henryetta High School, class of 1952. She continued her education in fields related to her business ventures, including obtaining her Real Estate Sales License, working as a Southwestern Bell Telephone Operator before becoming a successful business owner. Diana, alongside her late husband, Ronald Lee Collett owned RO-DI Enterprises which included Ron's Drive-In, Colonial Motel and Pancake House, Ron Collett Realty, Daylight Donuts, and Ronnie and Ronda Tog Shop.
She was an active member of the Okmulgee Church of Christ, an Oklahoma Election Official, a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, and involved with the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. Diana's commitment extended to various organizations, including the Ithana Study Club, Epsilon Sigma Alpha International, the Cherokee National Historical Society, and the Republican National Committee (Lifetime Member).
She is survived by Ronald Lee Collett, Jr. (Rhonda Alvarez), Ronda Ann Skaggs (James), and John Wertz (Sheri). She was the proud grandmother of Zachary Daniel Collett (Lea Anne), Jared Robert Collett (M. Yvonne), Corey Tyler Collett (Dayna), James Gaylord Skaggs Jr. (Katie), Collett, Marie Skaggs, and Breeahna Wertz. Diana was blessed with great-grandchildren Rhiannon and Ronan Collett Edmond and Alexander Collett Kai and Quinn Collett and Jane Ann and Lily Grace Skaggs. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ronald Lee Collett her parents, Paul Marcus and Jessie Mae Irene Reynolds, and her brother, Marcus Leon Reynolds.
Viewing will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023 with family present to greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. at Integrity Funeral Service.
Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m., Thursday, Octo. 19, 2023 at Integrity Chapel with Kevin Copeland, officiating. Interment will follow at Westlawn Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Integrity Funeral Service.