Dianna Daugherty Hamby ,age 59, was born April 15, 1960 to Billy and Dorothy Tays in Crossville, Tennessee. She passed away May 19, 2019 in Knoxville, Tennessee. She was a nurse for over 30 years. The first part of her career was spent as one of the first UT flight nurses. The largest part of her career was spent as director of the CMC ER. Her final job was Vice President at Emergency Coverage Corporation/Team Health. She was truly passionate about nursing, taking care of people and teaching.
She is survived by her parents Billy and Dorothy Tays; husband David Hamby; children Bradley Daugherty (Kristin), Lindsey Becker (Josh) and David James Hamby; grandchildren Anna Bella Daugherty, Blakelee Kate Daugherty, Mason Bryce Daugherty, Riley Brooke Becker, David Aaron Hamby; siblings Bob Tays and Mary Qualls.
The family will receive friends at Crossville First United Methodist Church on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 from 2 to 6 PM with service to follow at 6 o’clock. Brother Louis Davis will be officiating along with some special statements from Gary Howard and Norma Hyder.