Dianna (Dea) Carol Daniel, 74, died May 3, 2017 after a short battle with cancer.

She is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Robert (Bob) Daniel of Pottersville, daughter, Terry Wilson and husband, Joe of Rolla, son Michael and Connie Daniel of Marshfield, and daughter Kimberly Wilson of Pottersville, sisters Saundra Durr of Springfield, Doris Durr of Pleasant Hope and Debrah Usowski of Centreville, Virginia. She has seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents Arthur and Jean McVay of Springfield.

After Dea retired from teaching English at West Plains Middle School she devoted her time to working with the 37th Judicial District CASA. She was a tireless advocate for children in need.

A private service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in her memory to the 37th Judicial District CASA, 1 Court Square #240, West Plains, MO 65775, or may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.