Dianne Simon

Dianne Theresa (Ryan) Simon, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt passed away unexpectedly at the age of 61. She joins her parents, Donald and Dianne Ryan in heaven. Dianne is survived and missed by her husband, John George Jr. Her children, Robert (Jessica) Lutz, Christopher (Molly) Pezzotti and step son, Dalton George. Grandchildren, Grayson and Oliver. Siblings Debbie (Rick) Kloos, Donna (Frank) Elchesen, Dee (Jim) McCoy, Dolly (Rick) Loomis and Don Paul (Jamie) Ryan. She was the cherished Aunt Terri to Danny, Stephanie, Ryan, Michelle, Jenny, Angela, Jeff, Jackie, Jenelle, Lacy, Jimmy and Aerinn and a great aunt to many more. She was a graduate of the Arts and Foodservice Management program at Medina Vocational Trade Academy and had a long spanning career in culinary management and restaurant distribution. Dianne had a unique relationship with everyone she had the opportunity to connect with. She had a special love for dogs and volunteered at her local animal shelter. Her passion was people, she knew no strangers and her kindness had no bounds. To know her was to know what it felt like to be loved.  The imprint that she leaves on our hearts exceeds the quantity of time that she stayed here on Earth. She was a bright light in this world and her memory will continue to shine in our hearts forever. In lieu of flowers the family requests a donation in her name to your local animal shelter.  In addition, there will be funeral services at Atchley Funeral Home in Sevierville, Tn. next Saturday, April 15, 2023 at 12:00 PM with visitation prior to the service.