Marilyn Diane Langley, 64, of Roopville, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 5, 1960, in Carrollton, Georgia, the daughter of the late Quinton Gay and Mavis Todd Gay.

Diane worked as an Administrative Assistant at the University of West Georgia for 18 years. She found great joy by giving to the community and serving others, but the thing that brought her the most joy in her life was her family. Diane was an incredibly caring and dedicated wife, mother and grandmother who devoted her life to her family. Christ played an important role in her life and as she grew up, she began to sing His praises at church and expressing His principles in her life.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her loving husband, Russell Langley; daughters & sons-in-law, Krystal & Shannon Goolsby and Tonya & Jason Moore; grandchildren, Jase Moore, Leland Moore, Reid & Breyanna Goolsby, Kai Goolsby, Kelsea & Blain Best; great-grandchildren, River Goolsby, Layken Goolsby, & Kason Best; sisters & brothers-in-laws, Denise & Barry Driver and Delane Huer & Gene Holcombe; brother & sister-in-law, Craig & Susan Gay; and many nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held to honor and celebrate Diane's life on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at 12 NOON from the Chapel of Martin & Hightower Funeral Home, with Rev. Cecil Davis officiating. Interment will follow in the Macedonia Baptist Church cemetery in Heard County with the following gentlemen serving as pallbearers: Jase Moore, David Sales, Dennis Akin, Ryan Smith, Chad Langley, and Craig Gay.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, July 26, 2024, from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM.

Condolence messages can be sent to the family at www.martin-hightower.com. Martin & Hightower Heritage Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.