Diana Lynn McNeeley

 

Diana Lynn McNeeley, 81, of LaFontaine, Indiana, passed away at 1:00 a.m. on Friday, December 20, 2024, at her residence in LaFontaine, Indiana. She was born on July 15, 1943, to Allen H. “Bud” and Charlotte M. (Murphy) Sailors in Marion, Indiana.

Diana was a 1961 graduate of LaFontaine High School. After her schooling she worked as an LPN in the Coronary Care Unit at Maron General Hospital in Marion, Indiana. She married her husband Clarence McNeeley on December 20, 1976. Diana held a membership with the Daughters American Revolution (DAR), and she was extremely proud to be a part of the organization. She enjoyed sitting outside on her swing visiting with family. Diana loved being with her family and friends, attending a good luncheon, listening to audio books and music, traveling, and finding new experiences.

Diana is survived by her loving husband, Clarence McNeeley of LaFontaine, Indiana; two daughters, Tracie (Brian Linkenhoker) Hensley of LaFontaine, Indiana, Joyce (Carl) Gibson of New Waverly, Indiana; seven grandchildren, Jason (Crystal Spencer) McNeeley, Ashley Gibson, Robert (Stephanie Walls) Gibson, Brayton (Tristan) Hensley, Logan (Reggie) Sears, Brandy (Jeff) Hamm, and Misty Fry; eleven great-grandchildren, Willow, Aiden, Logan, Paisley, Kennedy, Hadley, Raegan, Alexis, Sean, Cayden, and Rylen; one great-great-grandchild, Maylee. She is preceded in death by her parents, Allen and Charlotte Sailors; one daughter, Jane Ann Bakehorn; three sisters, Katherine Tailor, Neva Boyd, and Rebecca E. Thomas.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 23, 2024, at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 South Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940, with Pastor Brad Wright officiating. Burial will follow at Emery Cemetery in LaFontaine, Indiana.

Visitation for friends and family will be from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials can be made to Troyer Memorial Library, 1 E Kendall St, LaFontaine, IN 46940.

McDonald Funeral Homes, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 South Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940, have been trusted with Diana Lynn McNeeley’s final arrangements.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com