Dianne K. Mahoney was born in Burlington, Iowa on May 5, 1953 to Thomas H. and Marjorie R. (Smith) Wagner. She passed away surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, January 17, 2019.

Dianne had a wonderful life and was full of a sense of adventure and humor. She was known to be a nurturer and peacemaker handling all adversity with positive end results. She enjoyed spending time with the love of her life, her husband, Peter and her family. She had a rewarding career of over 36 years with Escambia County. She was well liked and loved by all who met her.

Dianne is survived by her husband, Peter Mahoney; her mother, Marjorie; her daughters, Madison Gates and Morgan Gates; her beloved grandchildren, Aidan Merchant and Giana Stolfi; her sisters, Barbara Cox of Colorado and Patricia Hordell of Virginia. Her father, Thomas, was waiting to welcome her when the Lord called her home.

Visitation will be held 10:00am until the Funeral Mass to begin at 11:00am Friday, January 25, 2019 at St. Paul Catholic Church, with Fr. Jack Campbell celebrant. Graveside committal service will be held 1:00pm Friday, February 1, 2019 at Evergreen Cemetery in Loup City, NE.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul Catholic Church, 3131 Hyde Park Rd., Pensacola, FL 32503 or to Hotel for Dogs and Cats, 4110 Creighton Rd., Pensacola, FL 32504.

"And think of her as living in the hearts she touched… for nothing loved is ever lost and she was loved so much."