Janice Dianne Maples, 72 of Seadrift, Tx., passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2024. “Dianne” as she was called by her family and friends was born on March 20, 1951, in Jacksonville, Fl., to the late Matthew James Braswell and Mary Elizabeth Polous Braswell Gilbert.

Dianne was very family oriented and loved spending time with her daughter, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was an active member of her church, serving on the board of First Assembly of God in Seadrift. She loved arts and crafts, shopping, watching Hallmark, cooking shows, traveling/cruises, and having women’s days out with her friends.

She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Jerry Wayne Maples; daughter, Rebecca Lynn Rodriguez (David); grandchildren, Tasha Hammer (Travis), Ashley Vallejo (Joe), Alicia Garza (Daniel), Jeffrey Garza, and Cooper Rodriguez; 10 great-grandchildren; sister, Shirley Crum (Ronald); Nieces and Nephew, Heather Riley (Larry), Kristy Miller (Sam), Ronald Crum, Jr. (Allison) and Terrah Huckeba (Travis); 12 great-nieces and nephews, and 4 great-great nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her father, Matthew James Braswell; mother, Mary Elizabeth Polous Braswell Gilbert; brother, James Matthew Braswell; daughter, Kellie Jean Maples and grandson, Paul Simon Garza, III.

Visitation will be on Friday, February 16, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. before the funeral services at 11:00 a.m. at First Assembly of God at 501 2nd Street, Seadrift, TX, with Pastor Tim Smith and Assistant Pastor Beverly Smith to officiate. Interment to follow at Seadrift Cemetery in Seadrift. Fellowship will be held immediately after service, back at the church hall.

Pallbearers are Travis Hammer, Joe Vallejo, Daniel Rodela, Jeffrey Garza, Cooper Rodriguez, and Rion Hammer.
Thoughts and memories may be shared online at www.gracefuneralhome.net Grace Funeral Chapel, Port Lavaca, 361-552-1705.