Diane D. Oyler

Diane Virginia Dale Oyler, 78, of Waynesboro, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at Augusta Health in Waynesboro.

She was born in Rockbridge County on November 24, 1947, the daughter of the late Oscar Lee and Mildred Virginia Templeton Dale.

Diane was a devoted mother and family member whose love for her family was at the heart of her life. She cared deeply for those she loved, and her devotion to them was unwavering.

A hardworking and dependable woman, Diane took great pride in her work. She was often there before anyone else, bringing dedication and a strong sense of responsibility to everything she did. She worked at Stanley Furniture for twenty-five years before spending many years at Virginia Metalcrafters in Waynesboro. In her later years, she enjoyed working at the Valley Mission Thrift Store in Waynesboro.

Diane found happiness in life’s simple pleasures, especially flowers, gardening, and watching birds. Cardinals held a special place in her heart. She also enjoyed watching NASCAR and football, faithfully cheering on Jeff Gordon and the Washington Redskins.

She is survived by her son, Jessie "Blue" Wayne Oyler, Jr. and his wife, Dixie; her daughter, Susan Diane Oyler Pugh and her fiancé, Marvin Leathers; her grandchildren, Anthony Charles Pugh, Jr. and his wife, Kaylye, Dorothy Etta Pugh Martin, Destiny Elizabeth Oyler, Gabriella Spring Oyler, and Travis Wayne Sorrells; her great-grandchildren, Braylon Lee Martin, Alyah Haze Pugh Crickenburger, Jaxson Pugh, Sophia Pugh, Tinleigh Pugh, and Easton Mayer; her brother, Wayne Lee Dale; and a special friend, Jennifer Deffenbaugh.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in the death by her loving husband, Jessie "Wild Man" Wayne Oyler, Sr., and her brothers, Larry Templeton Dale and Jerry Allen Dale.

Her dedication, love for her family, and hardworking spirit will be remembered by those who knew and loved her.

Services will be announced at a later date.