Diane Witherspoon, an accomplished Jazz vocalist with a soulful, personal sound that borrowed elements of gospel and blues, passed on this year. A petite 5ft-tall African American Jazz Singer and performer with a surprisingly booming voice, she was a sister, mother, daughter, grand-mother, and an extremely talented child of God. Diane was also a recognized ambassador of friendship and love to thousands of people throughout the world. One of 9 siblings, Diane grew up in a family that all sang…