Dianna R. (Phillips) Taylor

Dianna R. Taylor, age 77, of Sabina, and formerly of Dayton, passed peacefully on Thursday, September 7, 2023, at Miami Valley Hospital. 

Born in Dayton on May 11, 1946, she was the daughter of the late James Phillips and Ruth Williams Heckman.

She is survived by her husband, William L. Taylor of Sabina.  The two shared 59 years of marriage, having wed on May 17, 1964. 

Dianna was a devoted homemaker and loved spending time with her grandchildren.  She was happiest at home but could be found playing BINGO every chance she got.  Dianna also loved the slot machines and used to bowl with her husband.  She was a former member of the Ladies Auxiliary for the Fire Department.  A lover of all animals, Dianna is now reunited with her beloved Pug, Tito. 

In addition to her husband, Dianna is survived by children: William J. ‘Jeff’ Taylor, Lori (Tom) Taylor, Terry (Becky) Taylor and James (Mara) Taylor, all of Sabina.  Also left to cherish her memory are grandchildren: Brandon Holbrook, Katie (Chris) McNeely, and Jace and Jacob Taylor; great grandchildren: Logan, Bentley, McKenzie, Allison, Brandon Jr., and Rebekah; brother in-law, Jim Taylor of Riverside, niece Robin, and nephews Derick and Bill. 

Dianna was preceded in death by her parents and brothers: Jay and Steven Phillips. 

A graveside service will be held at Sabina Cemetery on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at 10am.  Littleton Funeral Home, Sabina, has been entrusted with arrangements. 

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