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Dianna Kay Doyle Gardner, 57, of Beechtree Pike, Wallingford, departed this life on Friday, January 26, 2024 at the Fleming County Hospital in Flemingsburg, Kentucky with her family by her side.
She was born March 23, 1966 in Fleming County, Kentucky a daughter of the late James Dudley Doyle and Hazel Lahoma Skaggs Doyle.
She was of the Christian faith and a member of the Beechburg Christian Church. She enjoyed auctions, plants especially her hens and chickens, spending time with her family, especially her grandbabies.
Dianna was a longtime employee of Dr. J. Randall Dennison, M.D. at his office in Maysville. She worked there until his retirement. She most recently was an employee of St. Claire HealthCare as a credentialing specialist.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her mother-in-law, Wanda Gardner.
Survivors include her husband, Rod Gardner of Beechburg, Kentucky; two daughters, Nicole Fry (Billy) of Wallingford, Kentucky and Shannon Reese (Derik) of May's Lick, Kentucky; one son, Christopher Gardner of Beechburg; three grandchildren, Brylee Gardner, Raegan Reese, and Owen Reese; one sister, Jeanette Doyle of Wallingford; two brothers, James Douglas "Doug" Doyle of Wallingford and Dennis Doyle of Marianna, Florida; Father-in-law, Ervin "Erv" Gardner; several nieces, nephews, many extended family and friends of whom she loved dearly and her two special fur babies, Josie and Cletus.
Services will be conducted at 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, January 31, 2024 in the Chapel of the Michael R. Gray Funeral Home in Flemingsburg, with Brother Layne Wagner officiating.
Dianna will be laid to rest in the Mt. Carmel Cemetery.
Visitation will take place after 5:00 P.M. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Casket Bearers will be Cody McCarty, Jacob Gardner, Robbie Hord, Jeremy Doyle II, Caleb Heater, and Garrett Henderson.
Honorary casket bearers will be Billy Fry, Derik Reese, Brylee Gardner, Raegan Reese, Owen Reese, Jeremy Doyle, and Shelby Hall.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Cancer Care Club, envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
All arrangements for Dianna Kay Doyle Gardner and family are under the care and direction of the Michael R. Gray Funeral Home, 405 South Main Cross Street, Flemingsburg, Kentucky 41041.
405 S. Main Cross St., Flemingsburg, KY 41041

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