Diane Kay Vanaman, 65, of Great Mills, MD passed away on August 26, 2015 in California, MD. Born on April 21, 1950 in Bridgeton, NJ she was the daughter of Lillian Vanaman of Lexington Park, MD and the late Darius F. Vanaman.

Diane is survived by her daughter Michelle Perez of Great Mills, MD, 2 grandchildren, and brothers Darius W. Vanaman of Mechanicsville, MD, and Mark R. Vanaman.

Diane graduated from Bridgeton High School in 1968 and served in the United States Navy for 23 years retiring in 1992, while in the Navy she earned the; Navy Achievement Medal, Battle "E" Efficiency Award, Overseas Service Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal (2), and Navy Good Conduct Medal. She had a great pride for the Armed Services and loved her Navy career.

Diane had a great love of animals, enjoyed spending time at the beach, gardening and taking care of her roses, and loved spending time with her family.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, September 5, 2015 from 12:00PM – 1:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Memorial Service will be follow in the funeral home chapel at 1:00 PM. Interment will be held at a later date in Arlington National Cemetery Arlington, VA. Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home.