Diane Pride Waldon Richardson, 71, of rural Jacksonville, IL, died Friday, April 28, 2023, at her home. She was born Oct. 17, 1951, in Decatur, the daughter of Glenn Richard and Jewell (Hale) Pride. She married Steve Richardson in July of 1988, and he survives. She is also survived by two sons and two daughters, Nathan (Jill) Waldon of Jacksonville, Elizabeth (Scott Moshage) Richardson of Shiloh, Travis (Lisa) Richardson of Springfield, and Rachelle (Pat) Morrisey of Jacksonville; five grandchildren, Gloria Waldon, Tate Morrisey, Jett Morrisey, Adam Moshage, and Natalie Moshage; and two brothers, Gene (Brenda) Pride of Decatur, and Dale (Carol) Pride of Garland, TX. She was preceded in death by her parents. Diane graduated from Stephen Decatur High School and then from Parkland Community College in Champaign, where she received her nursing degree. She was a nurse for over 35 years, working primarily for Memorial Hospital. She was an active member of Wesley Chapel for many years. She was also a member of the Morgan County Garden Club, Salvation Army Auxiliary, and volunteered for P.A.W.S. Diane loved nature, particularly flowers and monarch butterflies. She especially loved spending time with her family. Private family services will be held. Memorial gifts are suggested to Wesley Chapel. The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left at buchanancody.com.