Diane Davis Obituary
Diane Marie Davis, 65, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was born May 16, 1960, to Paul and Florence Eloise Beard in Parsons, KS.
Diane worked in the aerospace manufacturing industry for 40 years.
Diane loved traveling, spending time with her family, working on puzzles, and doing embroidery work. She also had 2 dogs that were like her children.
Diane is survived by her children, Brandi Rex, Samantha Haynes, and Zachary Rohler; grandchildren, Kameron Turner, Jillian Church, Tyler Fraley, and Ashton Fraley; sisters, Lisa Beck, Natalie (Jim) Dent, and several nieces and nephews.
Diane was a friend to many, an amazing sister, a person that wanted to help when needed. She was a fighter for her life.
She was preceeded in death by her grandparents, Hobart and Juanita Beard, Lawrence and Mary Shaffer; parents, Paul and Eloise Beard; brother-in-law, Richard Beck; nephews, Dustin Reissig and Jason Allen.
A Celebration of life is 2:00 PM Saturday, December 20, 2025 at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Road, Derby, KS 67037.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Victory in the Valley, 3755 E Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS 67218.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby, KS 67037
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