Mrs. Amy Taylor Dianis, 60, of Emporia, passed away Monday, January 23, 2024 surrounded by her family after a short battle with bone marrow cancer. She was the daughter of the late Thomas Edward & Joan Smith Taylor. 

Amy is survived by her husband of 33 years, Walter Dianis; daughter, Morgan Dianis (John Wachsmann); son, Daniel Dianis; brother, Thomas E. “Tommy” Taylor, Jr. (Stacey), brothers in-law, George Dianis (Debbie) and Marty Dianis, and numerous beloved cousins, nieces and nephews. She loved her family more than anything in this world.

She worked at Boar’s Head Provisions in accounts payable for over 30 years where she was widely known by all she came in contact with as a great friend and friendly face. She loved making her yard beautiful and was constantly busy with a new outdoor project. She was an avid animal and horse lover, and also leaves behind her dogs Dixie and Molly and her granddogs Rudy and Loretta. She was also passionate about dog and horse rescue and was a volunteer at Village View. 

The family will receive friends Friday, January 26th at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 1351 E. Atlantic St. Emporia, Virginia from 9:30-11:00 AM with a funeral service at 11:00. Interment will follow at the church cemetery. The family also welcomes friends for lunch following interment at the church.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the VCU Massey Cancer Center: VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center, Box 980214, Richmond, Virginia 23298-0214