Diane Grant Scoggins

After bravely and defiantly fighting cancer for several years, Diane Grant Scoggins passed away peacefully on August 25, 2026, at the age of 78. Diane was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, friend, special education teacher, and mentor.

As an educator, she devoted 44 years to teaching, nurturing, and compassionately caring for the children of Hilltop Home. Her dedication extended far beyond her daily work. Over the years, she spent countless hours designing and building educational toys and mobility tools, and even after retirement, she continued to support Hilltop as a guest reader and by making handmade bibs for the children. In recognition of her remarkable service and lifelong commitment to enriching the lives of those in her care, Hilltop named its new multi-sensory space the Diane Scoggins Sensory Room shortly after her retirement.

To her family and the many friends she made along the way, Diane was a cherished and fiercely loyal advocate. Her family was always her priority, and in return, they adored her beyond measure. She enjoyed traveling with her sister, bird-watching, caring for her plants, trying every new ice cream shop in the area, and sitting in the front row for all of her grandchildren’s performances and games.

Diane is survived by her son Sean, his wife Erin, and their three children, Miller, Gibson, and Serena Scoggins; her son Kevin, his wife Jenn, and their two sons, Caelen and Liam Scoggins; her sister Patty Lynch and her husband Mike; her brother Barry Grant and his wife Cathy; her sister-in-law Kathy Scoggins; and several beloved nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Charlotte Grant, and her sister Lindy Wilson.

She was a small but mighty force of nature, and she will be deeply missed.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hilltop Home, a private, nonprofit Intermediate Care Facility in Raleigh, North Carolina, serving children with severe to profound developmental disabilities who are also medically fragile.