(From Ozark Memorial Park Crematory)Dianna Renee Manion, 59, of Carthage, Missouri, passed away on September 11, 2026, following a courageous four-year battle with pancreatic cancer. She will be remembered for her strength, hardworking spirit, deep love for her family, and ability to find joy in life’s simple pleasures.
Dianna was born on August 9, 1967, in Altus, Oklahoma, and was a graduate of Stringtown High School. She called southwest Missouri home for 35 years, where she built a life centered on family, hard work, and cherished memories.
Dianna had a great taste in music and loved attending concerts. She enjoyed riding bikes, kayaking, and spending time outdoors. She also found happiness in planting flowers, cooking for her family, thrifting, and attending town festivals.
Dianna worked in manufacturing throughout the area for 35 years and retired from Cardinal Scales in 2024 following a recurrence of cancer.
One of Dianna’s greatest accomplishments was raising her three children as a single mother. She was also a proud Nana to four grandchildren, who brought her immense love and joy. She shared 15 years of love with her life partner, John Sledge.
Dianna is survived by her daughter, Hailey Aguinaga, and her husband, Luis Aguinaga; her son, River Manion, and his wife, Gloria Manion; her daughter-in-law, Tiffany Manion; her grandchildren, Landen Manion, Kolten Manion, Jaren Manion, and Mia Aguinaga; and her life partner, John Sledge.
Dianna worked in manufacturing throughout the area for 35 years and retired from Cardinal Scales in 2024 following a recurrence of cancer.
One of Dianna’s greatest accomplishments was raising her three children as a single mother. She was also a proud Nana to four grandchildren, who brought her immense love and joy. She shared 15 years of love with her life partner, John Sledge.
Dianna is survived by her daughter, Hailey Aguinaga, and her husband, Luis Aguinaga; her son, River Manion, and his wife, Gloria Manion; her daughter-in-law, Tiffany Manion; her grandchildren, Landen Manion, Kolten Manion, Jaren Manion, and Mia Aguinaga; and her life partner, John Sledge.
She was preceded in death by her son, Skyler Manion.
Dianna will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Her beautiful memories will live on in her family and in everyone whose life she touched.
A celebration of Dianna’s life will be held on Friday, September 18, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at The Garrison House in Carthage, Missouri.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that memorial donations be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network or the Carthage Humane Society in Dianna’s memory.
Arrangements are under the direction of Ozark Memorial Park of Joplin, MO
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