Holly Fincher Dienst

Holly Dienst, age 41, of Gatesville, entered the presence of her Savior, Tuesday, March 13, 2018.  Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 16, 2018 at Grace Bible Church with Rev. Perry Garrett officiating.  Private family burial will follow at Restland Cemetery. There is no time set for visitation.Holly was born August 3, 1976 in Hillsboro, Texas to Steve Fincher and Ernestine “Erni” Fincher.  She grew up in Gatesville, Texas and was a Gatesville High School graduate.  She attended UMHB, where she received her bachelor's degree in education.  She served in youth ministries at many churches in the area including: Baylor Student Ministry, Emmanuel Baptist Church in Waco, Hay Valley Baptist Church in Gatesville, and Oglesby Baptist Church.  Holly taught at Waco ISD at Crestview Elementary.  She was also employed at Coryell Memorial Hospital.  She also volunteered at SHINE homeschool co-op.  Holly enjoyed playing games, especially Nerts, spending time with family and friends, cooking, and eating new foods. She was diligent in Bible study, scripture memory, and a devoted member of Grace Bible Church.She was preceded in death by her father, Steve Fincher.Holly is survived by her husband, Stewart Dienst; children, Joe Andrew, Sarah, and Jordan Underwood; mother, Erni Fincher; brother and sister-in-love, Shorty and Leila Fincher.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Grace Bible Church, 4012 E. US Hwy. 84, Gatesville, TX 76528 or Coryell Memorial Hospital, 1507 West Main Street, Gatesville, TX 76528.