Diane Gillon Moore
Diane Gillon Moore, age 83, passed away peacefully at T.J. Samson Community Hospital surrounded by her family on Sunday, November 8, 2026. A native of Barren County, she was born July 29, 1943 to Jack and Helen Gillon. She eloped and married the love of her life Glen Moore in August of 1960; he preceded her in death in 2001. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Rudolph Gillon.
Diane loved people and could always see the good in them. She was an expert seamstress; making numerous clothes for many people. In her last years, she enjoyed making doll clothes and quilts. She also enjoyed crocheting. Many memories were made over the years with her golfing friends as well. She served as a neighborhood mom for many years to all of the children that lived close by. She touched many lives through those that she babysat; and there were a lot! She was a member of the Old Zion Church.
Diane is survived by two sons: Greg Moore and Connie of Cave City, and Glen K. Moore and Trish of Glasgow; two daughters: Ginger Nichols and Greg of Horse Cave, and Gina Akin and Tony of Munfordville; eight grandchildren: Benji Moore (Tiffany), Grant Nichols (Brandy), Erica Brownstead (Colt), Gine Baker (Logan), Taylor Hall (Michael), Gates Nichols (Katie), Cierra Miller, and Travis Akin; eleven great-grandchildren: Tate McGuire, Cecilye Copass, Jax Copass, Cash Copass, Gabriel Baker, Maylee Brownstead, GraceAnn Baker, Theo Nichols, Gillon Baker, Archer Nichols, and Riahana Shannon; one brother, Gary Gillon (Betty); one sister, Rita Gillon (Melvin); a sister-in-law, Gail Gillon; a special friend, Joe Jackman; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday at the Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home with burial in the Old Zion Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
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