Obituary: Dianne Nance

Dianne Nance, 66 of Clovis, New Mexico passed away on Wednesday January 31, 2024, peacefully in Clovis, New Mexico. Dianne was born September 10, 1957, to Arithree Taylor-Byrd in Clovis, New Mexico. She was happily married to Kent Dwayne Nance for 45 years in Clovis NM.

She worked many years as a faithful servant and as the mother of First Church of God in Christ serving and spreading God's word. She was known for being a boss in every area with class and sass. She wore many hats while being seen for her professionalism, selflessness, charisma, beauty, laughter, sternness, and most importantly always standing on business. She was an excellent mother, wife, sister, and a friend to many. She showed kindness to whomever she came across and would give her last to anybody who needed something. Most of all she exuded God's love because she loved the Lord with her whole heart.

She would always teach the goodness of God to help spread encouragement, hope, faith, and motivation to others. She was a faithful member of First Church of God in Christ, for over 30 years, where she served as the mother of the church, missionary, evangelist, first administrator of FCOGIC, assistant supervisor of the women's department, assistant supervisor of the state youth department and amongst several other titles. No one she met was a stranger, she loved everyone.

Dianne preceded in death by her mother Arithree Taylor-Byrd.

Survivors include her husband; Kent Dwayne Nance, three children; Keisha Thomas (Leonard Thomas), Kerwin Nance (Mirissa Nance), and Krystal Nance. Seven siblings; Alton T. Calhoun, Renetta Renae Hicks, Willie Calvin Calhoun (Betty), Donna Marie Gayden, Juanita Denise Potter (Walter), Pamela Mae Anderson and Carl Calhoun, five grandchildren; Jasmine Alexis Aquino (Jay Aquino), Donte Wayne Thomas, Kia Shree Thomas, Amaya D'nae Nance, and Kyrie Dwayne Nance, eight great grandchildren; Mckenzie Dior Aquino, Miley Jae Aquino, Miyah Amour Aquino, Nevaeh Elizabeth Thomas, Carmelo Wayne Thomas, Miracle Toussaint, Kai Len Cooper, and Kam Marquez Cooper. Host of nieces, nephews, and friends.

Homegoing Celebration Services will be held on Friday, February 9, 2024, at 11:00 am, at First Church of God in Christ, 3400 Vinton St., Clovis, NM. A burial will follow at Lawn Haven Memorial Gardens, 1601 E Llano Estacado. Pallbearers include Kerwin Nance, Xavier Calhoun, Leonard Thomas, Donte' Thomas, Larry Jones Jr., and Gabriel Jones. Honorary Pallbearers include Alton T. Calhoun, Willie Calvin Calhoun, Tyreaus Calhoun, Terrill Calhoun, Marzett Calhoun, Desmond Calhoun, James E. Anderson Jr., Walter Potter, John T. Gayden II.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Muffley Funeral Home, http://www.muffleyfuneralhome.com, (575) 762-4435.