BATTLEFIELD, MO —
Dianna Lynn (Brashers) Keithley, Battlefield, Mo., was born Oct. 1, 1956, in Nowata, Okla., and passed away Monday, Jan. 30, 2012, at the age of 55.
She spent her younger years in Oklahoma before moving to the Springfield, area in 1988. She retired from the nursing profession in 1996, due to declining health, and battled health issues the remainder of her life. Nevertheless, she was strong and cheery.
She is survived by her loving husband, Charlie, of the home; by her daughter, Stephanie, Springfield; two stepchildren, Brandon (Andrea), of Republic, and Chere, of the home; and one precious grandson, Joel, of the home. She is also survived by her father, Richard and stepmother, Martha, of Commerce, Okla.; and one brother, Dick (Beth), of Fairland, Okla.; also by many relatives and friends who mourn her passing. She was preceded in death by her mother, Helen; and an infant son, James Judkins Jr.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, Feb. 4, at 2 p.m. at Greenlawn Funeral Home East Springfield, Mo.
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