Diana Lawrence Wimmer

April 04, 1928 - March 10, 2026

Sarah Diana Lawrence Wimmer of Check, Virginia passed away peacefully on Tuesday March 10, 2026. She was born on April 4, 1928 to the late Stanley Earl and Audrey Bea Carr Lawrence and lived in the Terry’s Fork community for most of her life.

Diana was a lifelong member of Haven’s Chapel United Methodist Church where she served as Sunday school teacher, Trustee, Youth Counselor, Treasurer, UMW President, Sunday School superintendent and sang in the choir.

She and her late husband Wesley, operated Wimmer’s Store in Terry’s Fork and Wimmer Real Estate in Floyd where she was co-owner and broker.

Diana served on the New River Valley Real Estate Board, was Chairman of and served on the Floyd County Social Services Board, served as Chairman of the Floyd County Merchants Association, and served on the Advisory Board of First National Bank in Christiansburg.

She was the 1986 New River Valley Realtor of the Year and was also voted as Floyd County Mother of the Year in the Business and Professions category.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Wesley, and siblings Stanley Bea Harmon, June James, Jarrette “Pinky” Jinnett, and Clay Lawrence.

She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Lyle & Jean Wimmer of Huntersville, NC, Rene’ & Susan Wimmer of McKinney, TX; Grandchildren Adam (Lisa) Wimmer, Katie (Tom) Spencer, Kayla Wimmer and Dylan (Hannah) Wimmer; Great-grandchildren Berkley Wimmer, Grant Wimmer, Benjamin Spencer and Hattie Wimmer; Sister-in-law Marie June Wimmer; several nieces and nephews, and her church family at Haven’s Chapel.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Sherry Barbour, Judy Hylton and Jerry Carr for their loving care and support over the last few years; to the staff of Our Lady of the Valley Nursing Home in Roanoke for their attentive and compassionate care, and to Good Samaritan Hospice for their guidance, comfort, and support.

Funeral services will be held on Monday Mar. 16, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Haven’s Chapel UMC in Check with Pastor Jeff Dalton and Pastor Darren Landon officiating. Interment will follow at Huffville Cemetery in Pilot, VA. The family will receive friends and family from 4 PM to 7 PM on Sunday, Mar. 15, 2026 at Gardner Funeral Home in Floyd, VA. 

Serving as Pallbearers will be Adam Wimmer, Dylan Wimmer, Grant Wimmer, Tim Vest, Doug Vest, Danny Thompson and Norman Hylton.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Diana Wimmer may be made to Haven’s Chapel UMC or Good Samaritan Hospice.

Thoughts and prayers to Rene and the family.

Diana was such an accomplished and caring lady. I remember her even from my early years as she supported the youth in our community and when she visited with my mother. She always had a kind word and truly listened to what others had to share. Last year I had a chance to visit with her, and it was a wonderful afternoon that I consider a gift. Lyle, Rene, and families, I am so sorry for your loss. I know you will cherish many wonderful memories. She remains within you in so many ways.

Enjoyed many a day with her and Wesley . Used to walk out of goose Creek up to there store to catch the bus and have several great days with them . Enjoyed several days being with her when she was living across field from me . Miss her calling me to talk or help her around the house. Even had great days taking her to get groceries and to doctor . Going to be missed by so many . Rest in peace my dear friend and cousin. Until we meet again .

Sorry for the loss of Diana,may she. 🙏

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I remember Diana as an extremely sweet lady always willing to help others. My first remembrances of her were when my dad arranged for me to ride to band practices and events from my home in Check to Floyd County H.S. with her and Christine Angle's sons. This was on many occasions and I am thankful for the opportunities she presented. After my graduation from high school, I lived and worked near Blacksburg and lost touch with the Wimmer family. In 2011, I called and asked if I could visit and interview her for a book I hoped to write and she was again very generous with her time and shared stories and photos with me for the book. Again, my life became busy with work and sickness in the family over the next years and I was unable to finish the book until now. I am so sorry I will not be able to share it with her once it is in print but I will always remember her and her many contributions to my life.

Diana was my second cousin, I haven’t seen her in many years but have fond memories of times spent with her at family reunions and when visiting my Great Uncle Stanley and Aunt Audrey. She was such beautiful person and always spread joy and warmth to those around her. My deepest condolences to her children and their families. Rest in Peace, Sweet Diana.

So sorry for your loss Rene, thinking of you and your family.

We met diana 20 plus years ago and spent vacations in her condo She was a lovely lady so intelligent loved her polical views. Her condo was like a second home for us and after we bought beach house we would visit her at beach We loved Diana so much I got to see and talk to her over christmas holidays She still had that wittiness about her

To Lyle and Rene and your families, I am so sorry that your dear mama is no longer in this world, but I Praise God for welcoming her into The Kingdom. She was a huge part of "The Village" that raised all of us around Terry's Fork, and I can't describe the influence she had on my life and my faith formation. Sadly, I won't be able to join all of you at Havens Chapel on Monday. What a joy it would be, back in that dear place and celebrating your dear mama. Please know that at 11 am on Monday, I will be sending prayers of thanksgiving and love your way. Thank you both for sharing her with all of us. ❤️

Lyle, Rene and family so sorry for the loss of your mother. She was such a nice person friendly and a really good Sunday school teacher and a really good part of the neighborhood and church. In our thoughts and prayers