Dianah L. West of Fayetteville, TN left us April 30, 2024, to be reunited with her husband of 60 years Ronald Wayne West, Sr. (07/23/1943-05/11/2023). Memorial services will be Saturday, May 4, 2024, at Higgins Funeral Home with Steve Steelman officiating. Visitation starts at 12pm with the service to follow at 2pm. There will be a private interment at Riverview Memorial Gardens.
Dianah was born July 26, 1944, in Columbia, TN to Reverend Boyd LeCroy (06/25/1906-09/1990) and Opal Elizabeth Hough LeCroy (10/08/1911-04/27/1995). She often spoke fondly about being a “preacher’s daughter” and grew up with a strong love for the church and its congregation. Her siblings reflect on Dianah playing the piano and volunteering for Vacation Bible School. Dianah’s passion for the Lord and her community within the church continued as she was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Fayetteville where she volunteered whenever presented the chance. Dianah lived a selfless life and found great joy in serving or providing for those blessed to have known her. She could be found any weekday baking for friends or accompanying neighbors to various appointments. She cherished the people around her, and her actions were truly a testament to her giving nature.
Dianah was a driven and successful part of Lifeway Christian Resources in their headquarters centered in downtown Nashville, TN for over 20 years. Here she orchestrated several employees and continued her love of Vacation Bible School through Sunday School and VBS Publications. The friendships she cultivated in that building lasted a lifetime.
Her other hobbies included brunches with her close friends from the Fayetteville Central High School Graduating Class of ’62 and enjoying her perfectly manicured garden at home. She was active in the Fayetteville Gardening Club, and often had an assortment of thriving flowers and plants in and around her home. She will be remembered for bringing a touch of liveliness and beauty everywhere she went.
Our hearts and prayers go out to her remaining family members: Daughter, Amy Elizabeth Elkins and spouse Kenneth Andy Elkins, Jr. with their two daughters, Brooke Elkins-Bauernfiend with spouse Beck Bauernfiend, and Hope Tavares with spouse Rain Tavares, and her grandson Lieutenant Tory West (USN) and spouse Karyna West. Dianah was a great-grandmother to two boys Weston Nash Elkins (6) and Stone Alexander Tavares (1). Dianah is also grieved by her older brother Jack LeCroy and spouse Peggy LeCroy, her younger sister Jane Davis and spouse Jim Davis; and several accompanying nieces, nephews, and other extended family members. In addition to her parents and husband, Dianah was preceded in death by her son, R. Wayne West, Jr.
Memorial gifts for Dianah may be made out to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation or to Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10306.
Higgins Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Dianah L. West.
Mrs. Dianah was a beautiful lady inside and out. I truly enjoyed her friendship and my connection with her through her love of gardening and a pristine and manicured lawn. She was a joy to work with in all the times I got that privilege. My prayers and sincerest condolences during the loss of your Mom, sister, sister in law and friend. I know she and Ron are rejoicing today as they have met again in their heavenly home. What a beautiful place that must be. She will truly be missed.
Lenace Hyde
Dianah was a beautiful lady in every way. It was always a pleasure to work with her and Ron. My deepest sympathy to all her family for your loss.
Dianah was more than my next door neighbor, she was one of my best friends. Dianah had a heart of gold that she shared with all of us here in WellsBrook Village. A special place in my heart she will forever live. The love of God and her family dwelled in her heart. I was truly blessed and my life made better by knowing this beautiful lady.
May God embrace her family with his love and strength as Dianah embraced all those she loved.
Dianah was truly one of the kindest, sweetest ladies I ever knew. My life was blessed to have had her as a long time friend. My deepest sympathy is extended to her family
I have such sweet memories of Dianah. First met her in Study Hall at high school where we shared a table. I found her to be such a sweet, loving person, and I am proud to have known her on this life journey. My sincerest sympathy to all her family for your loss.