Diane Wyant (Crabb)

Diane Wyant (Crabb), 70, of Momence, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends at her daughter’s home on Dec 4, 2022. She was born on March 9, 1952, the daughter of George and Carol (Schultz) Crabb. Diane was passionate about horses and made that her career for much of her life. Later in life, her passion shifted to slowing down while spending time with her family, friends, crafting, the Kankakee River, and her birds. Diane’s dream of living on the river became a reality just a few years ago. Every morning you would find her on the deck feeding the birds and waving at boaters as they passed by. As much as she adored her family, she was a friend to everyone she met, especially her TRIBE. She loved music and was cultured in it, known as “Queen of the Jukebox”. Describing Diane's presence and effect on those around her is something like trying to describe a chameleon to a blind person. She had the ability to morph into whatever was needed at the moment you needed it: a motherly advisor, a friend with an open shoulder and ear, a helping hand for a project or a tough truthful tell you like it was realist. Everyone has their own special memory of her and how she touched their life. Sometimes we recognized she gave too much but that was who she was. As is often the case with those who have been through hard times are the ones with the most empathy and compassion. Those whom she has touched will continue to spread the love she has shown many of us and spread it forward. Her outgoing personality, infectious smile, and signature “Hey Baby” will be sorely missed by many. She is survived by her children, Jey Newberry of Myrtle Beach South, Carolina, Tonya (Marty) Ruberry of Bourbonnais, Illinois; a brother, Dan Crabb of Momence; two sisters, Vicki (Randy) Lasater of Bradley, Connie Latham of Momence; eight grandchildren; one great grandchild; her loving companion, Terry Wright Sr. She is preceded in death by her parents; George and Carol Crabb. A celebration of life will be held in her honor on Saturday, January 7, 2022, from 1:00 to 4:00pm at 21 North Dixie Highway, Momence, IL. 60954