Dianna Vance

Dianna Vance, 62, of Mansfield, passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at her home with her family by her side. Dianna was born on July 3, 1956 in Mansfield, Ohio, the daughter of Billy Joe and Mary Elizabeth (McCabe) Petitt.

Dianna lived many years in Virginia. She was a 1975 graduate of Mansfield Senior High School. Dianna was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother. She loved her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren more than anything. A woman of faith and a devoted Christian who loved singing gospel music, and enjoyed a good game of cards.

She is survived by her husband, Thomas Vance Sr.; son, Thomas (Amanda Bradford) Vance Jr.; daughter, Lisa Vance; grandchildren, Thomas Vance III., Morgan Greer, and Sean Vance; one great-grandson, Qurtevin Smith; brother, Mark (Victoria) Petitt; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Bobby Joe Petitt.

Friends and family may visit from 2:00-5:00 pm on Sunday, December 30, 2018 at the Diamond Street Home of Wappner Funeral Directors, 98 S Diamond Street. Pastor Rick Utt will officiate the funeral service at 10:00 am Monday, December 31, 2018 at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Mansfield Memorial Park.