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Diana Rae Brion Gilmore of Ozark, Alabama passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Flowers Hospital. She was 80 years old.

She was born on September 5, 1945, to the late Robert William Brion and Gertrude Berner Brion in Detroit, Michigan.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, William Joseph Gilmore; and brothers, Kevin Brion and Timothy Brion.

Survivors include her children, Kryssaia Brotman of Dadeville, AL, Joseph Gilmore of Hodgenville, KY, and Kathrine Boswell (Wally) of Enterprise, AL; several grandchildren; siblings, Robin Brion (Susan) of Gallupville, NY, Terry Braun of Schenectady, NY, Colleen Marks of Enterprise, AL, Kelly Brion of Schenectady, NY, and Eric Brion (Mary) of Daleville, AL; sisters-in-law, Debbie Brion and Donna Brion both of Enterprise, AL; along with 16 nieces and nephews and 9 great nieces and great nephews.