Mary Dianne Finley Obituary in Sylvester at Shipps Funeral Home, Inc.

Obituary For Mary Dianne Finley

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.

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RIP a friend Charles Leary

To our Family: Sorry for the loss of our beloved Dianne...she was loved and will be missed terribly. May you find comfort in memories of all things shared. Your light will always shine, cousin! Love G. DAVIS & FAMILY - NJ

My sincere condolences to Diane's family ❤️
Queen Carithers

RIP my beautiful cousin inside and out. My sincere condolences to the family,for Dianne will deeply be missed. Love you all family ❤️💕

RIP Diane you already being missed When we meet you except me as a sister. You were a good wife,mother,sister and friend. God knows who we need and because you were so much stronger than me you didn't let me fall. Sleep in peace my sister your work here is done Thank God for the time we had.
Basil & Kathleen Brewer& family ❣️

It saddened my heart that she is gone. I'm praying that God will comfort the family and give them peace knowing our beautiful sister has finished the race. May we all take comfort in knowing Sister Finley served God to the fullest. With Deepest Sympathy, Wanda Smith

Dianne is now sleeping, present with the Lord! Though to know this bring great joy my heart is saddened to know that I'm not going to see her in her earth suit as I was expecting. Dianne is the sister of my best friend Samanthia and I still remember the first time we met. She was laughing then and the last time I spoke to her she was laughing then. Family, I know you're going to miss Dianne so very much and you should because Love never Fails. Love you All!

My deepest and heartfelt condolences to the Edge and Finley families. In addition to being my classmate (class of '65), Dianne was also a dear friend. We met almost 60 years ago and have always stayed in contact. I will never forget the summer we were both in Ashburn and she gave me the "grand tour" of Rebecca, Ga. Dianne was always down to earth and an easy person to converse with. I will certainly miss those conversations where she made me laugh and smile! Although from a physical perspective, things will change, but wonderful thoughts of Dianne will still prevail.
James Teague