Dianne Siler Edwards

Dianne Siler Edwards, age 55 of Russellville, passed away after her courageous battle with cancer on April 3, 2013.

Born Elizabeth Dianne Siler on December 20, 1957 in Mansfield, LA to Marjorie Sue Siler and the late Harold Richard Siler, Dianne was their only daughter. Together the family moved throughout Louisiana, Texas, and Arkansas until 1975. She attended Carthage High School in Carthage, TX, later graduating from Magnolia High School in 1976, and chose to continue her education at Arkansas Tech University in Russellville, AR, where she met her husband of 32 years Nolan Edwards, of Sherwood, and graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Journalism in 1980.

After working more than two decades for The Courier, Dianne, together with the support of her husband Nolan and their family, created the "ABOUT the River Valley" magazine in 2006. With proven experience in editorial, advertising, layout and computer pagination, Dianne devoted her time composing and editing the colorful stories and memories of her love for the River Valley. She served as the editor and publisher of "ABOUT".

Dianne was an avid member of the community, having served several years as a member of Junior Auxiliary, the Russellville Area Chamber of Commerce, Main Street Russellville Board of Directors, as well as dedicating her time to the support of local merchants.

Dianne is survived by mother Marjorie Sue Siler and husband Nolan Edwards, of Russellville; daughter Laura Elizabeth and husband John Daniel Melton of Cabot; daughter Stephanie Daigh and husband Jesse Douglas Lane, of Northwest Arkansas; and daughter Melissa Leanne Edwards, of Fort Smith; mother-in-law Virginia Edwards, of Dardanelle; sister-in-law Renee Bennett and family, of Benton; sister-in-law Lori McCauley and family, of Little Rock; two grandchildren on the way, and four "grand-dogs"; in addition to a multitude of loving extended family and friends.

Dianne is also preceded in death by father Harold R. Siler, of Russellville; grandparents Archie Nolan and Edna Davis Jones, of Logansport, LA; grandparents Fred Richard and Lancy Wood Siler, of Haslam, TX; and father-in-law Robert G. Edwards, of Dardanelle.
The family wishes to express their thanks to close friends and extended family, the caring staff of St. Vincent's Infirmary and Baptist Health, of Little Rock, and the office of Dr. Brad Baltz for their continued efforts and diligent care for Dianne over the course of her treatments since July 2012.

Services celebrating Dianne's life will be held at First Baptist Church in Russellville, with a memorial service on Monday, April 8th at 10am. Rev. Greg Sykes will officiate. Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 7th from 4-6pm at Humphrey Funeral Services in Russellville.
Honorary pallbearers include: Chris Zimmerman, Steve Newby, Dan Smith, Fred Uptagrafft, John Harris, Bill Eaton.

Memorials may be made to Main Street Russellville, 100 N Denver, Russellville, AR 72801 (www.mainstreetrussellville.com), or to the church of your choosing.

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