Dianna K. Scott Risk Obituary (1946

Mrs. Dianna Kay Scott Risk, age 60, of Madison, Indiana, entered this life on December 5, 1946, in Madison, Indiana, the daughter of James M. & Gladys Ruth Luckett Scott. Dianna was a 1965 graduate of Madison Consolidated High School. In 1965 she became a secretary with Pearl Packing Company in Madison until 1967. In the Spring of 1966 she attended Indiana University Extension Classes in Jeffersonville. In the summer of 1969 she enjoyed working as the Motel Manager at the Englewood Motel. She was a 1971 graduate of Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, Kentucky. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education and Special Education. While residing in Richmond she worked as a cashier at Begley's Drugs. On June 10, 1973 Dianna was united in marriage to Carl William Risk at Trinity United Methodist Church in downtown Madison. Together they were blessed with three children: two sons and a daughter. In 1975 she received her Master's degree from Indiana University Southeast in Elementary Education. In 1977 she received her Reading Endorsement from Indiana University Southeast. In 1993 she received her Master's degree in Counseling from Indiana University Southeast. She enjoyed being an advisor to the Hanover College chapter of the Chi Omega Sorority. Dianna began her career as a Special Education teacher at Madison Consolidated Junior High School from 1971-1976. During this time she organized, planned, and presented the concept of mainstreaming special education students. She then taught Chapter One Reading from 1978-1981 at Dupont, Ryker's Ridge & E.O. Muncie Elementary Schools, as well as teaching the Chapter Reading Parent Program. In 1981 she was selected by Superintendent Dr. Robert Boyd to teach the Gifted & Talented Program (Elop Program) at Eggeleston Elementary. In 1985 she developed the July Jubilee, a cultural and enrichment summer school program that continued through 1990. In 1984 she began teaching at Lydia Middleton Elementary School where she taught third & sixth grade until 1993. In 1993 she became the Junior High Guidance Counselor where she touched many students until her death. She had served as Adjunct Professor at Indiana University Southeast for several years. Dianna was a very community, civic and socially minded individual, giving endless hours of service to many organizations, clubs, sororities and fraternities. She held membership in the Chi Omega Sorority; National Rush Team; Tri-Kappa Sorority; Bethany Circle of King's Daughters'; Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority; America Counseling Association; the Indiana State Teacher's Association; the Indiana University Alumni; Hanover College Alumni; and the Trinity United Methodist Church. In 1971 she was honored with the Friendship Cup Award at Eastern Kentucky University. In 1976 she was elected State Secretary for the Young Republicans. In 1977 she was awarded the Outstanding Indiana Young Republican Award. In 1978 she received the Teenage Republican Leader Award. In 1986 she received the Madison Chamber of Commerce Community Service Award. In 1984 Dianna coordinated Madison's 175th Celebration. In 1986 she initiated the Statue of Liberty Project for our community and eighth grade school students; raising $12,000 for the Statue of Liberty. She served as Treasurer for Tri-Kappa Sorority from 1987-1988. In 1988 she organized State Prime Time Fair in Madison, where she presented programs at the State Prime Time Fair and the E.O. Muncie Parent Fair. She served as Co-Camp Director for King's Daughters' from 1989-1993. She enjoyed conducting Student Teacher Seminars for Dr. Claudia Crump at Indiana University Southeast and for Dr. Cynthia Brabson at Hanover College. Dianna established Camp Win-Win, a summer camp to train forty eighth grade students in leadership, peer counseling, the Bully Buster Program, and drug & alcohol education. In 2006-2007 Dianna was recognized by the ASCA as their Model Program Recipient from the American School Counselor Association. She was awarded in 2006, the Speaking of Women's Health Honoree Award. In 2007 she received the Tom Sexton Award from the Kiwanis Club of Madison. Dianna was also recognized as the Counselor of the Year from the State of Indiana. Dianna was a very energetic, enthusiastic and dedicated teacher and counselor. She enjoyed involvement well beyond the classroom with students and parents. This also led to her programs at many of her schools, such as the Middleton Monster Mashers, a problem solving/conflict resolution program for third graders. She also developed a parent breakfast program for teaching communication skills and building rapport. Her program, Marvelous Me Camp, was implemented to help build self-esteem and camaraderie among students, parents & teachers. Dianna was awaiting the birth of her first granddaughter with joy and anticipation. Dianna prided herself in her appearance, her home, her decorating skills, her husband, children, grandson, her cooking abilities, a love of roosters, and her outstanding fashion sense including hats, glasses, shoes, and purses. Dianna fought a courageous battle with cancer. She remained positive with a smile on her face and a fierce dedication to her family, friends, students, and community. She will be long remembered for her selfless commitment to everyone she was involved with in her life. Her famous saying sums it up best: "I Love you to the Moon and Back". She will be greatly missed, but never forgotten. Dianna died peacefully at her home on Thursday at 7:40 am surrounded by her loving family. A LOVING FAMILY Dianna will be missed by her loving husband: Carl William Risk of Madison, Indiana; her loving sons: Carl W. Risk II & his wife: Christi of Madison, Indiana and Joseph Michl Risk of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; her loving daughter: Jennifer Kaye Risk of Indianapolis, Indiana; her grandson: Jackson Risk, her sisters: Debbie Spry of Madison, Indiana; Dee Ellis & her husband: Butch of Milton, Kentucky; Kathy Griffin of Madison, Indiana; her father in law & mother in law: Carl S. & Edith Risk of Canaan, Indiana; her brothers in law & sisters in law: Gerald W. & Karen Risk of Madison, Indiana; Carol Sue Risk of Greenwood, Indiana; Jim & Connie Risk of Madison, Indiana; her uncle: Warren Luckett of Indianapolis, Indiana; her cousins: Pat & Martha Jane Shimfessel & Family; Gary & Linda Shimfessel & Family; several nieces, nephews, & other relatives. Dianna was preceded in death by her mother: Gladys Ruth Luckett Scott who died in 1953; her father: James M. Scott who died in Oct. 1991; her step mother: Mary Meek Scott; her great nephew: Brok Daniel Konkle Hensler died: Oct. 29, 2002 and her grandparents. FUNERAL CEREMONY Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm on Monday, December 3, 2007, by the Reverend Donald G. Bradley and the Reverend John A. Meyer at the Trinity United Methodist Church, 412 West Main Street in downtown Madison, Indiana. Interment will be private in the Canaan Cemetery at Canaan, Indiana. VISITATION Public Visitation will be held on Sunday from 12 Noon - 8:00 pm at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive in Madison, Indiana and seating for the funeral ceremony will begin at 12 Noon on Monday until time of the service at the Trinity United Methodist Church, 412 West Main Street in downtown Madison, Indiana. MEMORIAL EXPRESSIONS Memorial contributions may be made to the Dianna K. Risk Endowment Fund through the Community Foundation of Madison & Jefferson County, P.O. Box 306 Madison, Indiana. This fund has been set up to sustain the continuance of the Summer Camp Win-Win, that Dianna established several years ago for 40 eighth grade students to train them in leadership, the Bully Buster Program &, drug & alcohol education. Cards are available at the funeral home. To send a flower arrangement in memory of Dianna K. Scott Risk, please click here to visit our sympathy store.