She is survived by her husband of 44 years Paul Nees of Bryant. Her brother, Reggie Richards of Texas. Her daughter Joni Powers of Alexander, son Jonathan Nees (Shannon) of Bryant, and her stepchildren Jennifer Tandy (Jeff) of California, Dr. Jeffery Nees (Kathy) of Oklahoma, Jeremy Nees (Candace) of Oklahoma, and Juliet Bright (Kevin) of Oklahoma. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Wanda Richards and beloved stepdaughter Jill Russell. She had many grandchildren, including Kyler Fletcher, Katelyn Nees, and Jonathan Nees Jr. of Saline County. She is also survived by an additional 10 grandsons, and 6 granddaughters, as well as one great grandson.
She worked for Southwestern Bell/At&T until the year 2000. From there her love of antiques led her to co-owning Antiques & Uniques in Bryant for many years with her partner and friend Carolyn McGhee. She was also a member of the Women’s Auxiliary of VFW Post 2256, and along with her best friend Maxine Calhoun became an avid BINGO player. She loved cooking and cooking shows, and would watch Food Network 24/7 if Paul let her, and he usually did.
Dyan was a kind and caring lady,who never met a stranger and will be loved and missed immensely by those she leaves behind.
Her services are being held at Pinecrest Funeral Home, 7401 Highway 5 North in Alexander, Arkansas. Visitation will be on Friday, July 22, 2022 from 6pm-8pm. The funeral service itself will be on Saturday, July 23, 2022 at 10am with burial services to follow.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.pinecrestfh.com for the Nees family.
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