Diane Lynn Popp

Diane Lynn Applegate Popp, 68, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on July 31, 2025, at the HCA Ocala Regional Hospital. Diane was born in Opelika, Alabama, to Donald and JoAnn Applegate on May 9, 1957. She attended Woodford County High School and graduated in 1975. She went on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from the University of Kentucky. Diane worked in the glass warehousing industry, equine industry, and education, most recently as a Manager of Time and Labor at the Kentucky Community and Technical College School System for over six years. She enjoyed singing on any occasion, playing with her dog, Jet, and spending time with her grandchildren. She received her KCTCS five-year employment award as well as many various recognitions in church ministry throughout her life. She enjoyed volunteering in children’s and women’s ministries, praise and worship, and local Bible studies. Diane is survived by her husband, Terry Popp of Ocala, her son, Jonathan (Meagan) Popp, her grandchildren, Madelyn and Evangeline Popp, her brothers, Stephen (Jill) Applegate, Kevin (Tanya) Applegate, her father, Donald Applegate, and her nieces and nephews, Alyssa, Matthew (Barbara), Yuri, McKenzie, Alexandra (Gerardo), and Kendall. She is preceded in death by her mother, JoAnn, and her younger brother Gregory. A Celebration of Life will be held at the SummerGlen Grand Hall in Ocala, Florida on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at 11 AM, with Pastor Nelson Mesa of Starting Point Church officiating. There will also be a Celebration of Life held at CrossPointe Church in Versailles, Kentucky on Monday, August 25, 2025 at 6PM, with Pastor Bryan Roberts officiating. She will be laid to rest in Versailles Cemetery in Kentucky. Roberts of Ocala Funerals and Cremations will be providing service assistance. Memorial Donations may be made to CrossPointe Church, 130 Depot Street, Versailles, KY, 40383. The family also wishes to extend their gratitude to The Flock of SummerGlen in Ocala, Florida for their love, support, and generosity. Diane was a hard worker but deeply cherished her family. In life and death, she placed her faith and hope in Jesus Christ. She prayed that everyone who came across her path would do the same. To know Diane was to experience the love of God and the loyalty of a friend.

Diane Lynn Popp

May 9, 1957 - July 31, 2025