Dianna Lynn Arnold Rish, age 59, of Douglas, GA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 21st, 2025. She was born on March 2nd, 1966 the daughter of the late Alton Arnold and the late Gloria Arnold.
Dianne was always a little woman in stature with nothing being little about her. She was bold in a way most admired her for. She wasn’t just a firecracker but the whole stand. An absolute delight to be around. Dianne had a warmth about her that drew people in and hugs that would set fire to every problem you were going through. With everything she was she used it and multiplied that spark with her family. She was a truly dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother. She spent the majority of her life loving and caring for her husband, three sons, and grandchildren. Loving without condition or limit. A true blessing to us all.
Her survivors include: her beloved husband; Billy Rish of Douglas, GA, three sons; Jerome Rish of Douglas, GA, Jeremy Rish of Douglas, GA, and William Rish of Douglas, GA, three grandchildren; Kallie Rish, Alina Rish, and Jaxson Rish, two sisters; Lawanda (Stanley) Carver of Douglas, GA, and Linda A. Lewis of Douglas, GA, one brother; Michael Arnold of Douglas, GA, along with several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by: father; Alton Arnold, mother; Gloria Arnold, and one sister; Debra S. Paulk.
The family will receive friends on Friday, June 27th, 2025, at Sims Funeral Home in Douglas, GA, from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 27th, 2025, at the Chapel of Sims Funeral Home in Douglas, GA, at 11:00 AM, with Rev. Britt Peavy officiating. Interment will follow at the City of Douglas Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will include: Jesse Acorn III, Phillip Acorn, Stephen Acorn, Trent Taylor, Brett Arnold, Jamie Myers, and Michael Arnold.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to Sims Funeral Home.