Diana Lee Harralson (Dee), beloved mother, grandmother, and friend to so many, passed away peacefully on June 22nd 2025. She was a fierce, loyal, and loving woman to everyone in family and her community and she will be missed so very much by her family and friends.

Dee was born to Melvin and Dorothy Price on September 24th, 1949 in Monterey Park California. Although she had brief moments living in Chicago and Nevada, Diana was a true Californian through and through. She was the loving mother to Krysta Hill, Kendra Harralson, and Kevin Harralson. She was truly an amazing grandma to all her grandchildren, Sierra Hill, Sydney Harralson-Pease, Brendon Harralson, Katelyn Hill, Madison Harralson, Sadie Robledo, and Astrid Bonner. She had so many near and dear people for so long of her life including, her daughter in law Charlie Myrick, who she always claimed as her own, best friends Bobbie Biederman and Lori Thomsen Coyle, and her beloved neighbor Miss Marsha. Dee had lived in Rio Dell for the last 30 years of her life and her absence will be felt by her community and her many dear friends she made over the years.

In 1995, Dee chose to pack up her family and move. She simply looked at a map of her cherished state and pointed to Humboldt County and said “that sounds good,” only for it to become one of her most favorite places in the world. The beauty, the wildlife, the redwoods, and the bluffs drew her in and that’s when she claimed her new home for her and her family. It was ideal for a free spirited, nature loving hippie lady like Dee. When her family started growing, Dee was there to help every step of the way, always being around for her children no matter what and Grandma was the go-to babysitter in our family. She had visits with her daughter Kendra every single day, and her grandkids were constantly stopping by to deliver a sweet treat or whatever else she needed. Her grandchildren have sweet, cherished memories of spending so many laughfilled days together at Grandma’s house. Probably getting into a shenanigan or two, usually led by Grandma herself, there was never a boring moment. She was a huge part in helping to raise and shape her grandchildren, teaching them important values of always sticking up for what you believe in, showing loyalty to loved ones and friends, and ALWAYS being there for people when they needed it. She was always just a phone call away and was the best listener and unpaid therapist we could have asked for.

Dee was an avid lover of animals and had many cats throughout her years, all rescued or adopted, and all named some version of Baby Kitty. She had several books on local birds and wildlife and loved to point them out and share some facts whenever she would see one in the wild. Some of her favorite birds were the egret, the many hummingbird visitors she had everyday, and any Owl she could spot or hear. Her small house was often compared to a jungle with her wide variety of plants taking over. She had so many of her beloved plants, and succulents, and could easily tell you about any type of flower you asked her about. Her bookshelves were full of nature books about plants and wildlife. Every Sunday you could guarantee there was a NASCAR race on her TV, and her walls were filled with posters of her favorite drivers. And of course she was a fan of both the San Francisco 49ers and Giants. Her infamous greeting was always a peace sign and a smile. Her favorite things to wear were a tie dyed t-shirt and her many crystal bracelets and jewelry.

She was preceded in death by her first son, baby Joseph, who passed as an infant, her second son Kevin Harralson, and her parents. Dee will be missed beyond measure and words cannot describe the grief that her loss brings to her family. Her guidance, love, strength, smile, and laughter will be forever cherished and even more missed every single day. Her celebration of life will be held at the Rio Dell fire hall on August 16th. We strongly encourage everyone who plans on attending to wear their favorite tie dye item in honor of Dee. In lieu of flowers, if you feel inclined to, we ask you to please make a small donation in the name of Diana Harralson to any of the following local charities: Miranda’s Rescue or Humboldt County Animal Shelter, Hospice of Humboldt, or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Grammy, you will be missed more than words can say and we will do our best to live in your honor and memory and remember what you taught us over all these years, every single day. Until we meet again, peace and love ❤️

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