Diana "Dee" Sewell, age 60 of Big Rapids, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 12, 2019. She was born July 28, 1959 in Grand Rapids, the youngest child of Francis and Ruth (Forman) Cooper. Dee was raised in Cedar Springs and graduated in 1976. In the 1990's she made her home in Morley where she enjoyed cooking at the Moz-E-Inn and Buffalo Inn in Stanwood. Diana was charismatic and a jokester. She loved to listen to music and spent time in her flower gardens. Dee had a huge heart and will be deeply missed by her true love of 20 years, James Hill of Big Rapids; beloved children, Damon Cave, Terry Cave, Tina Cave (Ryan Whipple) and Katie Sewell (J.R. Chick); her treasured brother, Terry (Beth) Cooper of Cedar Springs; father, Francis Cooper (Patsy McQuinn) of FL; mother, Ruth Cooper of Cedar Springs; seven grandchildren and numerous, nieces, nephews, extended family and close friends. Dee was preceded in death by three brothers, Steve, Tim and Brian Cooper. A thanksgiving memorial for family and friends will be held to celebrate Dee's life and welcome in the holiday season together from 12-3:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at the Mecosta Township Hall, 19729 11 Mile Rd., Roger Heights. Share a memory or leave a condolence for the family by clicking the guestbook tab on Dee's page at www.daggettgilbertfuneralhome.com Memorial Luncheon Saturday, November 30, 2019 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Mecosta Township Hall 19729 11 Mile Road Big Rapids,MI 49307