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Donna Diehl Obituary
Donna Jett Diehl
Donna Jett Diehl, 62, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2009, at her home in Earlysville.
She was born on May 7, 1947, in Harrisonburg, Virginia, the daughter of Violet Gibson Jett Varner and the late James H Jett.
She is survived by her mother and her stepfather, Marvin F. Varner of Harrisonburg; her devoted husband of 42 years, Marlin V. Diehl; her loving children, son, Rodney D. Diehl and his wife, Jennifer, of Mechanicsville; her daughter, Anne R. Wright and her husband, Lewis, of Midlothian; her three beloved grandchildren, Andrew R. Wright, Erin T. Wright and Peyton G. Steele; three sisters, Carolyn Jett Wetsel of Concord, North Carolina, Vickie Jett Painter and her husband Simon Jr. of Staunton, and Sandra Jett Hopkin of Orem, Utah; two brothers, James H. Jett and Franklin D. Jett and his wife, Nancy, all of Harrisonburg; a stepsister, Darlene Ferguson and her husband, Clarence, of Mechanicsville; a stepbrother, Marvin F. Varner Jr. and his wife, Anne, of Harrisonville, Missouri; and two sisters-in- law, Janet E. Diehl of Mechanicsville and Sylvia D. Puckett of Craigsville; a step-sister in-law, Susan K. Olson and her husband, Fred of Broadway; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Diehl was a charter member and past president of the Lions/Lioness Club of Charlottesville, Virginia. She worked for numerous years in the shoe business and was currently a dedicated employee of Super Shoes in Charlottesville. She enjoyed traveling with her husband and spending time with her family. She was a special friend to many and will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, October 3, 2009, at Hill and Wood Funeral Home in Charlottesville, Virginia, with her nephew, Jason L. Painter of Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina officiating. Interment will follow at St. Paul Cemetery in Weyers Cave, Virginia.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 7:30 p.m. Friday, October 2, 2009, at the funeral home.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the Lions/Lioness Club of Charlottesville, 1986 James Madison Highway, Gordonsville, VA 22942.
Friends may send condolences to the family at www.hillandwood.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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Lori Richards
October 2, 2009
I and my family are sad by the loss of Miss Donna. My children affectionately called her that from when she fitted them with their first pair of shoes at Stride-Rite to helping them with shoes as adults at Super Shoes.It amazed me that she still remembered their names. I will miss our conversations about raising children. I am in shock at her sudden passing. My heartfelt prayers are with you all.
Nancy Crusse
October 2, 2009
So sorry for your sudden loss of Donna. I knew Donna from the Lioness
Club and of course saw her at Super shoes just a feww weeks ago.
My thoughts and prayers are with all
of you.
October 2, 2009
So sorry to hear te loss of Donna .She waas a great person always had a smile when you would go into the supershoe store She will be missed My prayers are with the family Wanda McDaniel
Libby Hobbs Doran
October 2, 2009
I am so shocked and sorry to hear of your loss. As a child, I remember going with my mother to Mr. Jett's shoe store in Harrisonburg to be fitted for shoes. What an honor for Donna to have followed her father in that profession. When my children were growing up in Charlottesville Donna fitted them for many of their shoes at Stride Rite. Donna was a very special person and will be missed by so many. You remain in my thoughts and prayers. May God bring you comfort.
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Earlene Flint
October 2, 2009
I remember Donna at Stride Rite and Super Shoes, she was such a joy to be around. I am so sorry for your loss, she will be missed.
October 2, 2009
Diehl Family,
We are so sorry to learn of a dear friend and neighbor's passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to each of you. Donna always was a pleasure to talk with as we decided on what shoes to purchase. We will definitely miss her smile and willingness to help you find the right shoes.
Lee and Tammie Belew
October 2, 2009
Marlin,
I am deeply sorry for your loss. Our prayers go out to you and your family. God bless.
Rich & Rita Wygonik
Loretta Watson
October 1, 2009
My thoughts are with the family.Donna was my boss for 6 yrs at Stride-Rite, We had great times .I went into Super Shoes a lot to visit with her and we would talk about old times.I am in shock at this moment . Loretta Watson
October 1, 2009
Mr. Diehl, My name is Phyllis Napier ,my husband Gary and I met Donna a long time ago. She was working at Stride-Rite and she fitted both of our daughters for there 1 year old walkers and we continued seeing her and then she went to Super Shoes and we would get her to fit our grandchildrens feet. She was such a wonderful person. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Donna will be greatly missed. Take care. Gary & Phyllis Napier
Nancy & JD Smith
October 1, 2009
Marlin and family,
What a shock to me. My heart is heavy and my prays are with you.
God works in ways we will never understand. We are all going to miss her and will have to remember to kept our faith.
Lovingly,
Nancy Diehl and husband, JD Smith
Janelle Walker Warden
October 1, 2009
Marlin and family,
So sorry to hear of Donna's passing. So young to have her life come to an end. We will be with you in prayer. Keep the good memories of Donna with you always.
May God wrap you in his arms and lift you up in the days to follow.
Lovingly,
Janelle Walker Warden
winnie brown
October 1, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you in your time of grief. May memories bring you confort at this time. I met Donna thru Dr. Warren Brown, who past away in Feb. Warren thought so much of Donna and her knowledge in fitting his patients with the proper shoes. Donna, was always pleasant and had a wonderful smile and enjoyed knowing and shopping with her at Super Shoes.
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