Dianne Curtis Richards, 51, passed away Friday, March 11, 2016.

Dianne was born in and grew up in Fort Walton Beach, FL. When she was a teenager when she moved with her family to Destin, FL. Dianne, an active and energetic person mastered the Martial Arts receiving up to a 5th degree in "Shorite ryu Tai Jutsu'" and was well versed in other disciplines such as Judo and Taekwondo. She enjoyed the outdoors especially the beach, fishing and camping with her family. After receiving her Bachelor's in Social Work from the University of West Florida she worked as a Social Worker in Pensacola. After meeting her future husband in Fort Walton Beach she continued her work as a Social Worker in Fort Walton Beach while she was engaged and then married.

She and her husband moved to Pensacola while working with Christian Harfouche Ministries and Miracle Faith Apostolic Global Church (MFAGC) in an administrative capacity. She touched many areas of MFAGC while finding her true calling in the Ministry of Hospitality. She was known for always having the perfect solution for every occasion and brought a smile to many people who came to MFAGC. Her chocolate cake was a favorite and it was often requested. Her passion for excellence in cuisine complemented her graciousness in everything she did; there was never a mouth she would not feed.

Dianne is a devote student of the Word of God and has received three Doctorates from the International Miracle Institute (IMI) that are: Doctorate of Christian Theology (ThD), Doctorate of Ministry (DMin) and Doctorate of Divinity (DD).

Dianne's two children Luisa, 20 and Spencer 17 who often helped her while she mentored them; loving God with all her heart. A true woman of hospitality she will be missed!

Survivors include her loving husband, Mark Richards; daughter, Luisa Richards; son, Spencer Richards; father, Hugh Curtis; mother, Marcé Curtis; brother, Mike Curtis; brother, Steve Curtis; sister, Janet Kembel and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held 5-7pm Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel. Funeral Service will be held 11:00am Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel, Pensacola with Dr. Christian Harfouche officiating. Burial will be in Pensacola Memorial Gardens, 7433 Pine Forest Rd., Pensacola, FL.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to: MFAGC Apostolic Headquarters, 421 N. Palafox St., Pensacola, FL 32501.

The family would like to thank Doctors Christian and Robin Harfouche who encouraged us and showered us with their prayers and love. Also to Doctor Thomas Tan (oncologist) who was always there to help out in every way through the victories and challenges during this illness and last but not least the nurses at West Florida Hospital (6 south).