Diane S. (Redding) Ely Obituary
The family announces the passing of Diane S. (Redding) Ely (Manchester, Missouri) on October 30, 2026. Diane, born on February 14, 1939, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Diane S. (Redding) Ely to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Lester B. Redding and Geraldine E. Redding (Brewer); and her husband Wayne L. Ely. She is survived by: her sons, Douglas B. (Cheryl), Richard L. (Laura) and Alan W. (Sheri); her grandchildren, Sarah Kiehl (Andy), Matt Ely (Zeyry), Lydia Fairbanks (Peter), Alex Ely (Lexie), Hannah Salisbury (Kade), Ryan Ely, Sam Ely and Grace Ely; her great grandchildren, Esther, Rebecca Kiehl, Maverick, Zoe Ely, Isak, Lotte and Elsie Fairbanks; her cousins, Beth Sendre and Bruce Kirchoff; Beta Sigma Phi.
Visitation will be held on Monday, November 9th 2026 from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM at the Manchester United Methodist Church (129 Woods Mill Rd, Manchester, MO 63011). A funeral service will be held on Monday, November 9th 2026 at 1:30 PM at the same location. The inurnment will be held on Monday, November 9th 2026 at 2:30 PM at the Manchester United Methodist Cemetery (129 Woods Mill Rd, Manchester, MO 63011).
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Lung Association (http://www.lung.org), Manchester United Methodist Church, or Susan G. Komen. Send a Sympathy Card Send a Sympathy Gift Consider a donation, as requested by the family.
