Diana K. (Foutty) Byrd, 78, of Milan passed away Monday, November 9, 2026, at her home with her loving family by her side. Diana was born on Saturday, September 25, 1948, in Milan; daughter of William and Wanda (Waldon) Foutty. Diana married Mike Byrd on September 8, 2009, and he survives her. Diana worked at various places such as US Customs, UPS, and McDonalds. She was a member of Milan Christian Church, Milan American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, and women’s bible study at church. She enjoyed reading and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Diana will be missed by her husband Mike Byrd of Milan; daughters Sarah Martin of Milan, Poppy (Mark) Elrod of Marengo, IN, and Sara Byrd of Borden, IN; brothers Tim (Vicky) Burris of Lawrenceburg and Dan (Sarah) Burris of Lawrenceburg; grandchildren Austin Elrod, Michael Byrd, Aydon Martin, Weston Weichold, and Freddie Wilder; cousin Pam Herget; 2 nieces; 3 nephews; 2 great-nieces; and 5 great-nephews.
Diana was preceded in death by her parents William and Wanda Foutty; son Dwayne Martin; and granddaughter Courtney Byrd.
Family and friends may gather in remembering Diana from 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m., Friday, November 13, 2026, at Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home in Milan. Services will begin at 12:00 p.m. with Jon Porter officiating. Burial will follow at Oakdale Cemetery. Memorials may be given in honor of Diana to American Cancer Society.
Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements: 707 S. Main St., PO Box 243, Milan, IN 47031; (812) 654-2141. Please visit our website at www.lawscarrmoore.com to share your condolences and memories of Diana.