DIANE

WILLIAMS

Diane Williams, age 78, a native of Lucedale, Mississippi, and longtime resident of Paulina, Louisiana, passed away on Thursday, August 13th, 2026 surrounded by the love of her family.

Diane was the daughter of the late George and Catherine Williams of Lucedale, Mississippi.

She was the loving mother of three children. She was preceded in death by her first child, Chris Monnot, who tragically passed away at the age of 30. She is survived by her son, Tory Roper and his wife, Raven, and her daughter, Cassie Roper.

Diane was a proud grandmother to Lilly Roper, Levi Roper, Brielle Brignac and her fiancé, Dakota Jarreau, and Brynn Brignac.

Family and faith were important parts of Diane’s life. She raised her children in a Christian home and, during her younger years, taught Sunday school. As her health declined in recent years, her faith in Jesus became an especially important source of strength and comfort to her, and she spoke of it often.

Diane always enjoyed being together with family, especially when there was a crawfish boil or a pot of gumbo involved and she certainly didn’t mind the occasional margarita. She also had a great interest in current events and faithfully followed the day-to-day political news cycle. Those who knew her could usually count on Diane to have an opinion on the latest happenings in the world, often delivered with her own unique sense of humor. Her family will miss those conversations and hearing her take on the latest political issue of the day.

She is also survived by her former husband, Dennis Roper; her brother, Greg Williams and his wife, Jennifer; and her two sisters, Lynn Prudhomme and Barbara Montz, as well as numerous nieces and nephews who were very dear to her.

Diane was preceded in death by her parents, George and Catherine Williams; her son, Chris Monnot; her sister-in-law, Jill Williams; and her brother-in-law, Raymond Montz. Diane will be remembered for her love of family, her sense of humor, her strong opinions, and most importantly, the Christian faith she carried throughout her life and passed on to her children. Her memory will live on through the family she loved and the faith she instilled in them.

Diane’s family would like to express their sincere gratitude to The Crossing at Clarity Hospice for the loving and compassionate care provided to her and her family.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral service at Rose Lynn Funeral Home at 1870 Cabanose Ave, Lutcher, LA on Tuesday, August 18th, 2026. Visitation will be held from 09:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in Paulina, Louisiana. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that those wishing to honor Diane’s memory consider a contribution toward her funeral expenses.