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Diane Lynne (Hay) Burley passed in her sleep unexpectedly, but peacefully, on Thursday, October 19th, 2023 in Atlanta, GA. She was 80 years young.
Diane was born April 17, 1943 to the late Charles Newton Hay and Izetta (Watts) Hay.
Diane was a graduate of the University of Michigan and as a lifelong breaker of glass ceilings, she was a trailblazer and an intellectual force of nature who earned a Bachelor's degree and a Master's degree in chemistry as well as a Master's degree in statistics before going on to succeed in the male-dominated world of I.T. She lived a full and rewarding life taking on new challenges to the end. Her lust for life, kindness, and sage advice will be missed by all who knew her.
She leaves behind her daughter, Carol, her son Daniel, five beloved grandchildren, Nunzio Burley, Abigail Lancaster, Minerva Burley, Samuel Lancaster, Jacob Lancaster, and her four-legged companion Sassifras (Sassie), her loyal and loving Golden Retriever.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband of 53 years, David Richard Burley.
Friends may call on Friday October 27, 2023 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1607 E. Perkins Ave., Sandusky, Ohio.
Those wishing to contribute to Diane's memory may do so to the Arthritis Foundation, 1355 Peachtree St NE Suite 600
Atlanta, GA 30309, www.arthritis.org.
Condolences may be shared online at www.grofffuneralhomes.com.
