Dianne is survived by her father, Alphe Willingham Sr.; husband, Samuel Rashada Sr.; her children, Samuel Rashada Jr. (m. Guinnevere Rashada), Na’im Rashada, Ahmad Rashada, Zakiyyah Rashada and bonus daughter, Nicole Portis; her siblings, Gail Willingham and Howell Willingham; her grandchildren, Samuel III and Giana; her nieces Lashawn and Crystal Mary. She is preceded in death by her beloved mother, Mary Johnson Willingham, and her brother, Alphe Willingham Jr.