The Wortham Center family joins our community in remembering and honoring the life of Diana Gayle Wortham, whose vision, generosity, and dedication helped shape the cultural landscape of Western North Carolina. For more than 30 years, Diana’s steadfast support of the arts and commitment to community enrichment were instrumental in the growth and success of the Wortham Center. Her belief in the transformative power of the performing arts created opportunities for countless artists and audiences and helped establish a lasting legacy that continues to inspire us today. We are deeply grateful for Diana’s extraordinary contributions and the profound impact she made on our organization and our region. Her spirit, leadership, and passion for the arts will remain an enduring part of the Wortham Center’s story. Our thoughts are with her family, friends, and all who were touched by her remarkable life.

If you wish to learn more about Diana Wortham’s remarkable life and legacy, we invite you to explore local coverage, including this story from WLOS and this feature in the Asheville Citizen-Times. Here obituary can be found here.
In lieu of flowers, Diana’s family kindly requests that memorial contributions be made to a charitable organization of your choosing. For those who feel inspired to honor her passion for the arts, gifts may be made to the Wortham Center’s Arts for All Kids program—a project close to Diana’s heart. You can learn more and make a donation here.










