Patricia "Diane" Lawson age 67, of Dalton, GA, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025. Diane was born in Dalton, GA, on October 14, 1957, the daughter of the late John W. Ray, Jr. and Fannie Mae Armstrong. Diane was a member of Agape Baptist Church. She enjoyed ceramics and loved her family and grandchildren. Also, she had a special love for her dogs. In addition to her parents, Diane was preceded in death by a sister, Sue Etheridge. Survivors include her husband, Daniel Lawson; two sons, John Massingill (Shannon) and Nathan Lawson (Niki); and four grandchildren, Alyson Lawson, Gavin Massingill, Brody Massingill, and Kaitlyn Lowery. A Celebration of Life will be Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 1:00 P.M., Chapel of the Dalton Funeral Home. Visit the online obituary www.dalton-funeral-home.com to post tributes and share memories. Arrangements have been entrusted to independently owned and operated Dalton Funeral Home, 620 S. Glenwood Avenue, Dalton, GA 30721.