In Memory Of
Diana L. Conway
1943
2021
Diana L. Conway
August 31, 1943 — August 19, 2021
Diana L. Conway, 77, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, August 19, 2021.
She was born August 31, 1943, in Burlingame, Kansas, the daughter of Charles L. and Peggy C. (Crim) Burns. She was a graduate of Burlingame High School.
Diana was employed by Josten's Yearbook in Topeka until retiring.
Diana married Charles R. Branch in 1962 in Burlingame. They later divorced. She married Michael Conway in Topeka. He preceded her in death in 2011. Survivors include her daughter, Terri Lynn (Branch) Coates-Gotta of Topeka; her son, Raymond "Bo" Branch and his wife, Shelley of Topeka; six grandchildren, Tyler and Dalton Branch, Ashley (Coates) Houston, Sumer (Coates) Gooch, Taylor (Coates) Broxterman and Grace Gotta; 12 great-grandchildren; and her sister, Janie Colella of Waxhachie, TX.
Diana enjoyed animals, especially cats, gardening, outdoor activities, dancing and spending time with family.
A funeral ceremony will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, August 28, 2021, at the Dove Cremations and Funerals, Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Rd., Topeka, KS. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery, Topeka.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., Friday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Care, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606 or Topeka Cat Association, 1719 SW Gage Blvd, Topeka, KS 66604.
To leave a special message for Diana's family, please visit the guestbook below.
She was born August 31, 1943, in Burlingame, Kansas, the daughter of Charles L. and Peggy C. (Crim) Burns. She was a graduate of Burlingame High School.
Diana was employed by Josten's Yearbook in Topeka until retiring.
Diana married Charles R. Branch in 1962 in Burlingame. They later divorced. She married Michael Conway in Topeka. He preceded her in death in 2011. Survivors include her daughter, Terri Lynn (Branch) Coates-Gotta of Topeka; her son, Raymond "Bo" Branch and his wife, Shelley of Topeka; six grandchildren, Tyler and Dalton Branch, Ashley (Coates) Houston, Sumer (Coates) Gooch, Taylor (Coates) Broxterman and Grace Gotta; 12 great-grandchildren; and her sister, Janie Colella of Waxhachie, TX.
Diana enjoyed animals, especially cats, gardening, outdoor activities, dancing and spending time with family.
A funeral ceremony will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, August 28, 2021, at the Dove Cremations and Funerals, Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Rd., Topeka, KS. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery, Topeka.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., Friday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Care, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606 or Topeka Cat Association, 1719 SW Gage Blvd, Topeka, KS 66604.
To leave a special message for Diana's family, please visit the guestbook below.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Diana L. Conway, please visit our flower store.
Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Friday, August 27, 2021
6:00 - 7:00 pm (Central time)
Dove Cremations & Funerals - Southwest
Service
Saturday, August 28, 2021
Starts at 10:30 am (Central time)
Dove Cremations & Funerals - Southwest
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