LeeAnn Dias

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of LeeAnn (Williams) Dias of Turlock, CA. Born on May 5, 1955 at Castle Air Force Base, LeeAnn was a cherished member of the Turlock and Hilmar communities and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. After a year-long battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia, she passed away on November 30, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love and laughter. LeeAnn was raised in Turlock, where she graduated from Turlock High School, and it was always home to her. She met the love of her life, Marcus Dias, in July of 1976, and the two married at the First United Methodist Church on March 1, 1980. Together, they built a beautiful home out in the country in Hilmar and later in Turlock. LeeAnn dedicated herself to being a devoted homemaker and a pillar of strength for the people she loved the most. One of LeeAnn's greatest joys in life was her family, and she poured her heart and soul into creating a warm and welcoming home for her husband, children, and grandchildren, who affectionately called her Mimi. She loved nothing more than spending time with them, especially on weekly family nights. While raising her three children, she was an active room mom, and loved sitting on the bleachers watching them play sports or cheer loudly in the audience at dance recitals. LeeAnn also had a deep love for books, collecting eclectic art, enjoying the changing seasons in her backyard, sharing her passion for antiques, and diving deep into her family's ancestry. She also loved the simple pleasures in life -- grabbing lunch with her best friends, curating the interior design of her home, being on the beach or at a cabin with family, shopping with her daughter, mom, sisters and friends, collecting beautiful flowers, quotes and fortunes, indulging in her routine trip to Starbucks, practicing yoga, and connecting with nature. In addition to her commitment to her family, LeeAnn was an active member of the communities she lived in. She devoted 25 years to the Delta Epsilon Rho sorority, where she held several leadership positions. LeeAnn loved laughing with her best girlfriends and celebrating their birthday lunches together. She is survived by her loving husband Marcus Dias, daughter Alexis (Steven) Nascimento, and twin sons Dominic (Amanda) and Lucas (Lacy) Dias. She also leaves behind her mother, Lela Bennett, and sisters Carla and Allison, along with nine cherished grandchildren: Jaxon, Ellie, Levi, Harvey, Alena, Carter, Haley, Ally and Amaya. LeeAnn was preceded in death by her father, Vernon Williams, as well as her aunts, Blanche Sheridan and Irene Maines. A celebration of LeeAnn's life will be held on December 11, 2023 at the Turlock Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Red Cross, Hattie’s House, and Jessica’s House in honor of LeeAnn’s giving spirit and passion for helping others. Although LeeAnn may no longer be with us in person, her spirit will continue to shine in the hearts of all those she touched. She will be remembered for her laughter, gift-giving, strength, and unwavering dedication to her family and friends. She truly embodied the adage of a life well lived, and her memory will forever be a blessing to us all.

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LeeAnn Dias

May 5, 1955 - November 30, 2023