Evelyn “Dianna” Rue Wheaton Begazo, 75, a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, departed this life on Monday, November 30, 2020 in a local hospital. She was born on Sept. 8, 1945 in Athens, a daughter of the late Austin & Pearl Rue. Dianna attended City Park Chapel in Athens. She loved going to church, watching Westerns and, above all, spending time with her family.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her first husband, Charles Handy; one son, Michael Roger Handy; two sisters, Viola Wilcox and Frances Rhinehart; and two brothers, Austin Rue Jr. and Danny Rue.
Dianna leaves behind to cherish her memory, her husband, Cesar “Rocky” Bagazo; one daughter, Francine Hicks (Jeff); two sons, Bill Handy (Mandi) and Steven Handy (Carmen), of Old Fort; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one brother, Carl Vernon Rue; numerous other extended family members; and a host of special friends.
The family will receive friends on Friday, Dec. 4 from 5-7 p.m. in the Athens chapel of Companion Funeral Home, 400 S. White St. in Athens. A service celebrating her life will follow the visitation time at 7 p.m., with the Reverend Danny Brown officiating.
The interment and committal service is planned for Saturday, Dec. 5 at 11 a.m. in the Sullins Cemetery, with family and friends serving as pallbearers. The funeral procession will leave the funeral home at 10:45 a.m.
Share a memory of Dianna and/or your personal condolences with her family by visiting her memorial webpage and guestbook at www.companionfunerals.com.
Companion Funeral Home of Athens is honored to assist her family with these arrangements.