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Claudia Diane Priest, beloved wife, mother and meme, lost her battle with cancer on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, in Tampa, Fla.
Her family held her hands and tried to give her peace as she passed over into Heaven. Our family is grieving this heavy loss. Diane was adored by all who knew her and many hearts are broken by her passing. Celebrations of her life are still being coordinated, but condolences and well wishes are welcome.
Diane is survived by her husband Michael L Priest; daughter Dawn Scott-Hays; son-in-law Colan Hays; son Logan Priest; daughter-in-law Katelinn Mckerley; daughter-in-law Christie Ryan Driver; brother Ronald Miller; sister-in-law Diane Cross Miller; sister Suzanne Mann; brother David Miller; sister-in-law Angela Phillips Miller; sister-in-law Valerie Miller; sister-in-law Tracy Stroud Causey; brother-in-law Allen Causey; sister-in-law Donna Bulger; brother-in-law Mike Bulger; aunt Mary Wiggins; grandchildren: Kadence Priest, Makiah Taylor, Gabriel Taylor, Hazel Hays, Ila Grace Priest and Ivan Santiz Mckerley; along with many more nieces, nephews and cousins.
She will be forever missed, and never forgotten.
