Diane Yeager-Lombard Tribute

You certainly will not remember me...I am Becky McCartney (was Smith)- Diane dubbed me "Pretty Becky" when I was a young teenager who babysat for Erica when the family lived in Turtle Lakes subdivision. Diane's vivaciousness has always remained a part of me and now that I have relocated back to the Tampa area, I was searching for a way to reconnect with her when I came upon this tragic news. Her mark was indelible, her zest for life was contagious, and her generosity unmatched...I remember her including my family in "pizza Friday's" when she would make (from scratch, of course) the dough and decorate countless pizzas with every imaginable combination of toppings...and the Homecoming court she prepped me for by volunteering to do my hair and make-up...she will never be forgotten. I now have a precious little daughter of my own- 6 years old- who reminds me of Erica around that same age...big, bright eyes, freckled little cheeks, huge vocabulary, and unquenchable curiosity! She is becoming an accomplished equestrian, and I remembered Diane's passion for horses and so wanted for my daughter to meet such a terrific lady. My heartfelt prayers are with Erica and Diane's loved ones...Diane will always be adored in the hearts of those who know and love her!
Becky Smith McCartney.