Sylvia Dianna Willett

Born April 1, 1947, in El Dorado, Arkansas, she was the daughter of Roy and Dorothy Brasher McHan. Dianna graduated from El Dorado high school, attended nursing school at Southern Arkansas University and subsequently spent her entire career as a registered nurse at Union Medical Center, located in El Dorado. Dianna was also a longtime member of St. Paul Methodist Church, where she served her community by, among other things, working with both the children and youth programs.

Preceding her in death along with her parents were a daughter, Lynne Willett, a brother Leroy McHan, her sister Sally Funderberg and her brother-in-law Doyle Funderburg.

Survivors include her husband, Jimmy Willett of El Dorado, a son, Jim Willett (Alison) of Pleasant Hill, CA and a daughter, Melissa Green (Chris) of Quitman, AR as well as her sister, Nancy Millican (Billy Ray) of Magnolia, TX along with a sister-in-law Patsy McHan of Haughton, LA and her brother and sister-in law Frank and Beverly Willett of El Dorado, AR. Also surviving are grandchildren, Jaiden Green, Jeremyah Green, Jacob Green and Kira Willett as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life for Dianne will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at St. Paul Methodist Church with Rev. John Mark Moore officiating. A reception for friends and family will be held immediately following in the Fellowship Hall. Cremations services entrusted to Young's Funeral Directors.

Memorials may be made to St. Paul Methodist Church, 700 West 8th Street, El Dorado, AR 71730.

Condolences can be expressed online at www.youngsfuneralhome.com for the Willett family.