Dianne Jean Everly

Dianne Jean Everly, age 70, of Arlington, Texas passed away on January 30, 2025. A celebration of life will be held on March 1 at Crossroads Christian Church in Grand Prairie at 10:00 am with a reception following. Dianne was born on September 25, 1954 in Linden, Michigan to parents Melvin and Loretta Kessler. Dianne possessed a kind and generous spirit, which was evident in all aspects of her life. Dianne's ability to find happiness in life's simple moments was inspiring and her smile was infectious. While on vacation in Texas she met her husband, Robert, who she married on December 5, 1977. Together they raised two children, Jason and Jennifer. Dianne's greatest joy was spending time with the grandchildren, family and friends. She retired from Avis in 2017. Dianne is survived by her beloved husband Robert of 47 years, son Jason Everly and grandchildren Hayden and Caleb, daughter Jennifer Gilfeather and husband Riley Gilfeather and grandchildren RJ and Charlotte, sisters Deb Marty, Denise Miller, and brother Dale. Dianne was preceded in death by her parents, Mel and Loretta Kessler, father-in-law Dallas Everly and sister-in-law Janet Carr.