Mrs. Dianne Joyce Willey-Kress age 71, of Starke went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 16, 2014 at Shands UF. Mrs. Willey-Kress was born on March 24, 1943 in Springfield, MA to the late Peter and Ann L (Butkus) Walent and moved to Starke seven years ago from Tampa. Prior to retirement she worked as an insurance benefits coordinator for Nationwide Insurance Company. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Starke. Dianne was preceded in death by her daughter Sandra Lee Troyer. Survivors are: her husband of twelve years James E. Kress of Starke, children: Cynthia Ann Whytsell (Randy) of Starke and Robert Earl Willey (Wendy) of Waynesville, NC, son-in-law: Paul David Troyer of Wooster, Ohio, grandchildren: Heather Ann Eison, Matthew Blair Whytsell, Melissa Dianne Schaefer, Karlee Elizabeth Troyer, Kelsye Brook Freeman, and Megan Anne Willey, great grandchildren: Sophia Mae Willey and Caden James Eison. The family will receive friends at FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH on Sunday, October 19, 2014 from 2:00 to 3:00 P.M. with funeral services beginning at 3 oclock. Interment will follow in Crosby Lake Cemetery with Reverend Ken Weaver officiating. In lieu of flowers contribution may be made to ALS Association Gift Processing Center, P.O. Box 6051, Albert Lea, MN, 56007. Arrangements are by JONES-GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME OF STARKE 904-964-6200. hide