Dianna K. Sanborn 

(December 29, 1961 – February 23, 2022)

Dianna Kay Sanborn, 60, of Pana, IL, formerly of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 23, 2022 in her residence.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 1, 2022 in Glenwood Cemetery, Shelbyville, IL with Rev. Greg Breeden officiating.  A Celebration of Dianna’s Life will follow the service at the Shelbyville Lions Club Building in Shelbyville, IL.  Arrangements are by Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL.  Memorials may be given to Saving Orphaned Animals, Shelbyville, IL or the American Diabetes Association.

Dianna was born on December 29, 1961 in Shelbyville, IL, the daughter of Leonard Carl and Mildred Ione (Martz) Holley.  She graduated from Shelbyville High School in the Class of 1980.  Dianna married Gary Sanborn on July 28, 1995.  She enjoyed reading, dancing, playing games, making latch hook crafts and visiting with her many friends at Pana Towers.

She is survived by her sisters, Catherine Lynne Beard (Richard) of Pana, IL and Penny Sue Slaw of Mattoon, IL; 11 nieces and nephews, Toby Beard (Patricia), Frank Holley (Gina), Kim Malnar (Dan), Chris Holley (Pathana), Todd Beard (Stephanie), Jon Holley (Jonna), Eric Holley (Alicia), Mandy Jensen (Alex), Rickie Beard, Shaunteje McDaniel, and Keisha Smith (Deiantae); and many great nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Gary on September 22, 2011; brother, Carl Franklin Holley, Sr. on February 2, 2022; and niece, Amanda Holley.