Obituary of Norma ‘Diane’ Keffury, 87
Norma ‘Diane’ Keffury.
– Diane passed away and went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 8, 2026, surrounded by many of her loved ones.
She was born in Exeter, CA, the daughter of Willis and Dixie Stratton. Diane grew up in Atascadero and graduated high school in 1956. It was there she met the love of her life, Gary John Keffury. The couple dated throughout high school and were married on December 13, 1958. They had two children, Tom Keffury and Christine Eimers.
Diane attended Cal Poly State University and graduated with a B.S. in Home Economics in 1965 and an M.A. in Education in 1976. After briefly teaching in Santa Maria, she moved to Atascadero and began a 30+ year teaching career at the Atascadero Continuation High School, helping hundreds of young men and women succeed and receive their high school diplomas.
Diane’s greatest loves were Jesus, the bible, her church, and especially her church friends and fellow teachers. Later in life, she became the Golden State Warriors’ biggest fan, never missing a game on TV! Diane was a very generous person, making many donations to local and national charities.
Diane is survived by sisters Jo Chism, Patricia Bogue, Carol Holliday, brothers John Stratton and Bob Stratton, brother-in-law Bill Keffury and sister-in-law Darlene Hutchison; son Tom, daughter-in-law Myki; granddaughter Maggi Jo and grandson-in-law Noah and their four children (Diane’s great-grandchildren Joshua, Jordyn, Jake and Jay); grandson Bobby and granddaughter Jayci; daughter Christine, son-in-law Kent; granddaughter Katie and grandson Kevin.
A morning celebration will be held on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at 9:30 am at the Atascadero Gospel Chapel. Breakfast and sweet treats will be available, and all are invited to attend. And if you can make it, perhaps come celebrate wearing something blue or purple, as those were her favorite colors.
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