Ora Diana Sweeney

Ora Diana Sweeney, age 72, of Edgewood Nursing and Rehab Center in Frenchburg, formerly of Georgetown, Kentucky, passed away Friday, November 13, 2026, at UK-St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.

Born November 15, 1953, in Georgetown, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Robert Sweeney and Juanita Whisman Sweeney.

Diana is survived by a special aunt and uncle, Bonnie Whisman Mason and Jack Whisman, both of Morehead; a very special cousin, Tamera Whisman; and a host of other cousins and friends.

She was a homemaker and a former nurse at VA Medical Center in Lexington. Diana was of the Baptist faith and when she was able she attended Gano Baptist Church in Georgetown. She enjoyed sewing, making crafts, and spending time with her family. She will be greatly missed and remembered always.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Clark Thomas officiating. The River Cities Nurses Honor Guard will honor Diana for her dedicated nursing services.

Burial will follow in the Georgetown Cemetery, 710 S. Broadway Street, Georgetown, KY  40324.

Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals, 400 Fraley Drive, Morehead, KY 40351.

View memorial tribute or sign guestbook at www.northcuttandson.com