My mother-in-law passed away last Thursday after a lengthy battle with breast cancer.

She is deeply missed.

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Diane Mertens Bybee joined our Lord on Thursday, April 16, 2009

A memorial service was held at 3 pm Sunday at First Christian Church of Cleburne. The graveside service was held at 10 am Monday at the Dallas-Ft Worth National Cemetery in Dallas.

She was born December 10, 1941 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Don and Ruth Mertens. Diane raised three boys, received a masters degree from the University of North Texas and retired from Texas Child Protective Services. Everyone loved Diane and she will be dearly missed by all.

She is survived by her husband of 46 years, William (Bill) Nevill of Cleburne, sons James Donald and wife Shelia of Palo Pinto, John David and wife Rheba of Seagoville, Joseph Daniel and wife Beverly of Houston. She was blessed with three grandchildren, Stacey Renee, Jeffery Allen, Jarrett David, one step-grandson, Stephen Keith and numerous family and friends.