Diane Williams

Mrs. Diane Moore Williams, age 86, of Springfield, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2017 at Skyline Medical Center. Visitation will be held Thursday, January 12, 2017 at the Springfield First United Methodist Church from 11am until the Memorial service at 1pm with Brother Jason Wilkerson, Reverend Jim Higgins and Reverend Jerry Wallace officiating. With a lovely smile and enthusiastic nature, Diane Moore Williams never met a stranger. Throughout her well-lived life, she continued to have a spirit of “Friendliest” and “Best-All-Round,” just as she was voted in high school. Born April 5, 1930, the only child of the late Margaret Dowlen and Hiram Duncan Moore, Diane was a gracious hostess, whose wit and sense of humor were a blessing to all. She attended Springfield High School, lettering in basketball and cheerleading, and was president of the Sub-Deb Club. Her 1948 graduating diploma was presented to her by her father, Duncan Moore, long-time Commissioner of Schools. She graduated from Vanderbilt University in 1952 and was a member of Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority. Diane married Richard Allen “Dick” Williams, a USDA tobacco grader & supervisor, in June 1953. Together they enjoyed golf and traveling. She was known by many in the county as a substitute teacher, who frequently took books to read to her classes. She worked for the Welfare Department, was a life-long member of Springfield First United Methodist Church, and a member of Springfield Country Club. A faithful community volunteer and supporter, she was a longtime member of the Charlotte Reeves Robertson Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution and Robertson County Historical Society. She assisted in documenting cemeteries in the county, culminating in the Cemetery Records of Robertson County series, and supported the YMCA. A health and competitive sports enthusiast, Diane won her college sorority’s Intramural Ping Pong championship (and could still beat male challengers in later years), made a hole-in-one during the Lebanon Golf and Country Club's Ladies Invitational Tournament in 1997, and enjoyed tennis, classes at the YMCA, her long-time bridge clubs, and playing cards at the Senior’s Center. Surviving are her only daughter, Katherine Moore Williams Lewis, Richmond, VA; grandsons, Robert Williams Lewis, Long Beach, CA, and Anderson Moore Lewis, Washington, DC; a niece, Susan Williams, Nashville; first cousins, Vic Dowlen, Nashville, Rus Gant, Boston, Ma., Jim Boren, Memphis, and Lanny Moore, Clinton, TN; and many other dear cousins and friends. If so desired, the family requests donations to Springfield First United Methodist Church. Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements. AUSTIN & BELL FUNERAL HOME- 509 WALNUT STREET, SPRINGFIELD, TN (615) 384-1000

Diane Williams

April 5, 1930 - January 8, 2017