The funeral services for the late Mrs. Mary Dianne Edge Finley of 4756 Michelle Street, Valdosta, Georgia, who departed this life on Friday, February 18, 2022 at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta, Georgia, will be held on Friday, February 25, 2022 at 1:00 p.m., from the Westview Memorial Cemetery in Ashburn, Georgia. Services may be viewed Facebook Live from the "Shipps Funeral Home" Facebook page or by clicking the Video Stream link on the Home Page. Mary Dianne Edge Finley was born to the late Mr. and Mrs. Wallace and Doris Cleveland Edge on September 28, 1947. She was the oldest of her siblings. To many, she was known as “Couya.” Dianne received her education in Ashburn, Georgia, graduating from Eureka High School in 1965.

Dianne married Robert Finley on June 28, 1980. Together they raised Dianne’s two children, Rosalyn Yvette Edge, and Kendrick Sabastian Walker. Both Robert and Kendrick preceded Dianne in death. Dianne was known for her generosity. Her willingness to help others was inspirational and she blessed many throughout her life. Dianne’s joyful smile lighted up rooms, spreading an abundance of love over several generations. To some, she was "Ma Finley", to others, "MéMé". Whatever the endearment, loving memories of Dianne will be shared in the coming years and she will be greatly missed. Dianne was committed to our Lord, Jesus Christ, and faithfully served Him. She was a member of Valdosta Grace Fellowship Seventh-day Adventist Church of Valdosta, Georgia. Over the years she served as an Elder, Sabbath School Teacher, Sabbath School Superintendent, and in other ministry capacities. Dianne deeply cherished her church family! Her faith was unmovable. Through the death of her husband, Robert, and son, Kendrick, Dianne soldiered on in the Lord.

On February 18, 2022, Dianne transitioned from this life, leaving many to cherish her memories including a loving and faithful daughter, Rosalyn Edge; a daughter-in-law, and two grandchildren, Rosalyn Walker (Zoe and Kendall) of Huntsville, Alabama; five sisters, Teresa (John) Artis of College Park Georgia, Annie Doris (Felton) Walker of Ashburn Georgia, Debra (Andrew) Sullivan of Stockbridge Georgia, Marva (Willie) Edwards of Ashburn, Georgia, Samanthia Edge of Valdosta, Georgia; two brothers, Ed Harris of Mansfield, Ohio, Wallace (Myra) Edge, Jr. of Riverdale Georgia, with one brother, Richard Edge, preceding her in death; One sister-in-law, Janet Edge of Grenelefe, Florida; two brothers-in-law, Eugene Finley of Miami, Florida and Calvin Finley of Plantation, Florida; one goddaughter, Laura Locklear and Laura’s children (Lamar, Laythen, Pearl); nieces, nephews, cousins, church family, and a host of friends.