Diane E. Barrett

Last Updated on February 4, 2026 by Cass County Communication Network

After a difficult struggle, which she faced quietly and bravely, Diane E. Barrett, 64, of Galveston, Indiana, passed away at home on Saturday, January 31, 2026.

Born October 21, 1961, in Logansport, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Sharon (Purdue) Bridge.

Diane attended Logansport schools as a child and began her freshman year at Plymouth High School. She spent most of her life caring for others in healthcare, most recently at Primrose Healthcare in Kokomo. She loved “her residents” and treated them like family.

She was a big Jeff Gordon fan and collected all things NASCAR. She also followed Tom Brady’s career faithfully, no matter the team.

Surviving are her daughters, Tiffany (David) Smith of Rochester, Tabitha Dewitt of Kokomo, and Megan Barrett (Zak Forgey) of Kokomo; brothers Dale (Emy) Bridge and Curtis Bridge; and her grandchildren: Taylor Strong, Brooklyn Garrett, Dawson Garrett, Camden “Peanut” McAninch, and Rayden Forgey. Her grandchildren were the light of her life. She also leaves several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers Jeff Bridge, William Bridge, and Richard Lee Bridge.

Visitation will be held from 2-6 p.m. Friday, February 6 in Fisher Funeral Chapel where a funeral service celebrating Diane’s life will begin at 6 p.m.

Memories, photos, and messages of comfort may be shared on Diane’s Tribute Wall at www.fisherfuneralchapel.com. Her family hopes her story encourages others who are hurting to reach out for support.