Celebrating the Life of .  .  .

    Melinda Dianne Hines Brodman

     Jan. 17, 1961 - Nov. 26, 2008 

In Memory of Dianne

Dianne came into the world one fine special day,

And her new family gave thanks to the Lord as they prayed.

 As she grew as a child, her spirit was endowed with perfection and charm,

And whenever she was afraid, she would always run to her daddy’s arms.

Her love for Jesus was abundant and full of grace,

That could make you smile or bring tears to your face.

Her voice was abundantly bold and clear,

Realizing that heaven is near.

Her spirit will always be in our hearts,

Reminding us we will never be separated from her or apart.

                                                                                    Chuck Wood, Nov. 28, 2008

Heart to Heart

  by Margaret Fleming

My feeble heart knows something of breaking -

Knows the sweet sadness of deepest longing

For the touch of fingers that are gone

For the lilt of laughter that is no more

For the heart that once gladdened my heart

But now has ceased its beating forever

Love escapes us with the violent burst

Of a frightened bird from the fowler’s snare

Leaving us clinging and grasping the air

Because my heart knows something of breaking

It whispers this soft promise to your heart:

In the silence, when your soul is still

Like a soft dove, born on softer wind

More precious than ever, Love will descend.

Arrangements:

Funeral Mass: A full funeral mass with Holy Eucharist was held on Dec. 2nd at 11am at All Saints Episcopal Church, located at 645 Coliseum Blvd., Montgomery, Alabama.  The church over-flowed with family and friends, who came from coast to coast to pay their respects to Dianne.  Dianne's two Godfathers, Dr. Woody Wood and Col. Evan Loose, and her Godmother, Linda Hines Ensor, participated in the service.  Col. Mike Reide and Barbara Howey, longtime friends of both Dianne and Greg, gave wonderful eulogies.  The celebrant was The Rev. Jim Wallace, Rector of All Saints.

      Click here to view the Funeral Service Program

Langley AFB Memorial Service: A memorial service for Dianne was held at the Base Chapel at Langley AFB VA on Dec. 16, 2008, at 11am, arranged by Carelis "Katie" Freres. The service was led by Chaplain Bill Burrell with special memories of Dianne related by Reco Cotton, Patricia Sims, and Phillip Freres.

Interment:  The burial and committal service for Dianne was held at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, Texas, on Friday, January 16, 2009, at 1:30 pm, with The Reverend Robert E. Creasy officiating. Some 25 attended the ceremony-members of the Hines and Brodman families were present, as well as long-time friends of both Dianne and Greg. The joint gravesite is #1354 in section 25.   

Click here to view the Interment Program

Click here to view the Obituary

Click here to view the Headstone

This website was constructed and is being maintained by her brother, Garzon.  Email me if you have any suggestions or additions.  barthhines@gmail.com