Diane Renee Volek

Diane Renee (Batla) Volek, 75, of Weir, Texas, passed away peacefully with her children by her side on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas.

Diane was born on October 17, 1948, in Taylor, Texas, at the Johns Clinic & Hospital to Joe and Mildred (Strmiska) Batla. She graduated as the valedictorian and homecoming queen of Granger High School's Class of 1967 and later earned an Associate of Arts degree from Temple College on December 17, 1999.

On May 24, 1969, Diane married Melvin Volek. She had a career at the Taylor City Hall and Taylor Brethren Church, where she also served as secretary. Diane dedicated 41 years to the SPJST Rest Home as the Business Office Manager, playing a pivotal role in establishing the SPJST Long Term Care facility and the new Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation & Memory Care facility.

Diane had a deep love for music, directing and playing the piano for the Taylor Czech Chorus since the early 1990s. She was also the pianist/organist and a choir member at the Taylor Brethren Church, where she served on the Board of Elders and was a BYF sponsor. Her hobbies included collecting antiques, sewing, watching Texas Longhorns sports, and caring for her chickens, goats, donkeys, and her beloved dog, Wally. A highlight of her musical career was representing Texas at the 2008 Prague International Music Festival in the Czech Republic with the Taylor Czech Chorus.

Diane was predeceased by her parents, Joe and Mildred Batla. She is survived by her daughter Christie (Volek) Mouton and her husband Alex Mouton of Granger, Texas; her son Travis Volek and his wife Kim Volek of Buda, Texas; her grandchildren, Sarah Meza of Austin, Texas, Jaden Meza of Granger, Texas, Paul and Kaylin Volek of Buda, Texas; three step-granddaughters, Layne, Rebecca and Kristene; her longtime friend and partner Woody Richards of Weir, Texas; her sister Sharon Kromas of Granger, Texas and nephew Jason Kromas of Austin, Texas.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 30th, from 5 PM to 7 PM at Providence Funeral Home in Taylor, Texas. The funeral service will be on Friday, May 31st, at 10 AM at Taylor Brethren Church, with burial to follow at the Granger City Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Taylor Czech Chorus (checks payable to "Taylor Czech Chorus" and mailed to 112 Walnut Tree Loop, Georgetown, TX 78633), Taylor Brethren Church, or the MD Anderson Cancer Center at gifts.mdanderson.org .