DiAnna McQuaig

DiAnna McQuaig, 71, of Bryson City, NC, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2023 at Asheville Specialty Hospital after a 10 month battle with brain cancer. She was born December 15, 1951 in Tazwell, VA, to her parents Mable Kathleen Waddell and the late William “Bill” R. Hess. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Stuart McQuaig and sister, Jean DeGraff. DiAnna was a graduate of Santa Fe High School in Alachua, FL. She married Jim in 1970, had three children, and in 1979 they moved to North Carolina to raise their family. Both loved the mountains and decided to retire to Bryson City in 2020. DiAnna was an avid traveler and loved to go on cruises with her sisters. She had a loving and caring disposition, and her laughter was infectious and could light up a room. She also loved gardening and working outside in her yard, planting flowers and tending to her fish pond. With her precious fur baby, Isla, she lived out her days where she was the happiest, surrounded by family and the mountains she loved. DiAnna is survived by her beloved dog, Isla; daughter, Daphne Armstrong; her husband, Andrew Armstrong; grandchildren, Aidan and Taylor Armstrong of Rock Hill, SC. Son, Jeremy McQuaig and his wife Mary McQuaig and grandchildren, Kora, Kelden, Brek, Brinn and Brock McQuaig and Peyton of the USA. Daughter, Destiny Lorelle McQuaig of Cullowhee, NC. Mother, Mable K. Hess; sisters, Suzanne O’Steen, Betty Bussey and Lori Collins. She was also known as ‘Aunt Boo Boo’ to 11 nieces and 9 nephews, and ‘GiGi’ and ‘G-Ma’ to her 8 grandchildren. Services will be held on April 15, 2023 at 12:00 noon at Mt. Horeb Baptist Church in High Springs, FL. Graveside service will be immediately following at the cemetery. Online condolences may be directed to: www.rickgoodingfuneralhomes.com . Hart Funeral Services in Asheville, NC and Rick Gooding Funeral Home in Chiefland, FL are assisting the family. Arrangements have been placed under the care of the Rick Gooding Funeral Home Chiefland Chapel, with locations in Cross City 352-498-5400 and Chiefland 352-493-0050. Please sign the online guest book at rickgoodingfuneralhomes.com.

DiAnna McQuaig

December 15, 1951 - March 30, 2023