**Celebration of Life for Dianne Michelle Lard**

With heavy hearts but also with love and gratitude for a life well-lived, we announce the upcoming funeral services for our beloved Dianne Michelle Lard. Dianne, born on April 23, 1972, in Meridian, Mississippi, transitioned peacefully from this life on March 28, 2026.

Dianne was a proud mother, a devoted grandmother, a cherished sister, and a devoted aunt. She touched the lives of many with her warmth, spirit, and kindness.

Family and friends are invited to gather for a public viewing at Weatherly Funeral Home on April 3, 2026, from 3:00 PM till 6:00 PM. This will be an opportunity to come together, share memories, and celebrate the incredible life of Dianne. On Saturday afternoon the processional will leave with Escort at 12:30 p.m. from the Grandmother's residence, located 118 Marbley Street, York, AL.

A funeral service will be held on April 4, 2026, at 1:00 PM at Mt. Powell Baptist Church, located at 11305 US Highway 11, York, AL 36925. Site of Committal and Interment follows in the adjacent Mt. Powell Cemetery. "Ann" will lie in repose one hour prior to funeral time.    We invite all who knew and loved Dianne to join us as we honor her legacy and say our final goodbyes.

In the spirit of Dianne's joyful nature, let us come together to celebrate her life and the impact she made on all of us.

To the entire Lard Family, we at Weatherly Funeral Home, offer to each of you our most sincere and heartfelt sympathy and condolences. Our prayer remains that your abiding faith in God will continue to comfort, to strengthen and sustain you during your time of most profound sorrow.