Cabrera, Diane Louise
Birth: Tuesday, March 04, 1958 in Washington, D.C.
Residence: Owings, Maryland Death: Saturday, April 26, 2014 at the age of 56 Condolences: Click to View or Post |
Diane was born in Washington, DC in 1958 to the late James and Jackie Potts, Jr. She grew up in Silver Spring, MD and graduated from Montgomery Blair High School. After graduation Diane went to be an EMT with the Hillandale Volunteer Fire Department. She then moved to Landover Hills where she joined the Fire Department there as well.
In 1986 Diane started as a Prince Georges Correctional Officer where she worked until 1994. In 2001, when she and her family moved to Owings, MD, Diane volunteered with her children's schools and also worked at Calvert Country School. Diane was an avid traveler; she enjoyed the beach, especially Ocean City, and Hawaii. She liked to see the world via cruising, either on a boat or on a motorcycle. She also enjoyed skiing and slot machines. There was a special place in her heart for tigers and dolphins. She even had an opportunity to swim with them. Diane was outspoken, protective, loving and kind. Her family will greatly miss their Christmas Eve parties and trips to Assateague Island. Diane is survived by her loving husband; Edwin "Skip"Cabrera, children; Carl James "CJ" (Erin) Schuettler, David James Cabrera and Alisha Julia Cabrera, Three grandchildren; Kourtni, Kathleen and Cullen, brother; James H. Potts, III and other loving family members. Arrangements provided by Lee Funeral Home. |