Diane Elise Heaney Post-Richardson

August 24, 1961 - August 7, 2020

Diane Elise Heaney Post-Richardson of Mount Dora passed away on Friday, August 7, 2020 at the age of 58 years. She was born in Orlando and has lived in central Florida her entire life. Diane’s passion was her family. She loved her children dearly and cherished her time with them. As a young lady, Diane enjoyed entering beauty pageants. She won Mrs. Florida Swimsuit the year her oldest son was born. She also sponsored many girls and assisted them during their pageants. Diane was a master black belt and enjoyed bowling in years passed. She loved to sing and was a talented artist and would paint murals on various surfaces. She was incredibly generous, especially during Christmas and would sponsor multiple families to ensure they had food and gifts from Santa. She loved helping people. Diane is survived by her husband, Robert Richardson; sons, Donald Post (Heath Story) and Matthew Richardson; and her mother, Gayle R. Heaney, all of Mount Dora; and brother, Michael Heaney of Eustis. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her honor to the Scleroderma Foundation at www.scleroderma.org or to Toys for Tots, this Holiday season. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared on the tribute wall.