In Memoriam — Sister Dianne Wansley, OSB
The Saint Leo community mourns the loss of Sister Dianne Wansley, OSB, a member of the Benedictine Sisters of Florida, who passed away Friday, December 30, 2022. Born to Howard and Clara (Vann) Wansley on November 22, 1950, she was a native of Plant City, FL. Sister Dianne is also survived by her brother, Ivan Wansley; sister-in-law. Barbara Wansley; niece, Kim Wansley; and a grandniece.
After college, she converted to Catholicism in 1976. Wanting to grow in her faith, she made a retreat at Holy Name Monastery in St. Leo.
Joining the Benedictine Sisters in September 1978, Sister Dianne faithfully served the community for 46 years in numerous capacities. She was an accomplished iconographer, artist, served on the liturgy committee, provided spiritual direction for retreatants, and was the director of postulants and novices (sisters in discernment vow stages) and the organist and pianist for the community. Sister Dianne also served on the St. Leo Town Commission. She taught school for 14 years and also served as music minister for student Masses at Saint Leo University.
A funeral Mass was celebrated on January 7, 2023, at Holy Name Monastery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to Benedictine Sisters of Florida, P.O. Box 2450, St. Leo, FL 33574.
Please keep the Benedictine Sisters of Florida and the Wansley family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
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