Diana H. Power, 73, of Marshall, Texas died Saturday, September 21, 2013 after a battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home with Rev. William "Rusty" Rustenhaven officiating. Interment will follow at Yates Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m., Tuesday, September 24th at the Downs Funeral Home. She was born April 18, 1940 in Marshall Memorial Hospital, the daughter of Horden Abner Howard and Thelma Alice Hair Howard. Diana was the eldest of four children, which included a brother, Gerald Lee Howard, and two sisters, Anita Lynn Howard, and Paula Susan Howard. She graduated from Marshall High School and East Texas Baptist College. She married Olen Baker, and they had two children, Leslie Susan Baker and Laura Baker, deceased. She later married William D. Power in Marshall, Texas at Port Caddo Baptist Church on March 13, 1976. They had no children. Diana was a member of Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She taught school for a short time, later working alongside her husband as owner and operator of Power's Grocery, and continued her leading role as mentor in the endeavors of her family that included: housewife, support for the political life of a county commissioner, city commissioner, Mayor of Marshall, operator of a halfway house for women and men, Salvation Army store, transportation for seven counties, Meals on Wheels for five counties, owner operator of a water company, and general manager for two water companies. She enjoyed the achievements of her granddaughter, Victoria, and loved collecting antiques and other items, as well as traveling and visiting with people in that travel. She enjoyed making jewelry, painting, and music. Diana is survived by her husband William D. "Buddy" Power, her daughter Leslie Baker Spivey, granddaughter Victoria Spivey, her brother Gerald and his wife Linda Howard, sisters Anita Lynn Jenkins, and Paula Metcalf and her husband Bob, and a number of nieces, nephews, and cousins. Her quiet ways won her the love of many friends and she helped many who never knew she was even aware of their need. Pallbearers are Stephen Howard, Jason Jenkins, Chris McClendon, Patrick McClendon, Scott McClendon and Nolan Bradley. Diana would be pleased if you would aid a cause of your choosing in lieu of flowers.