Diana Lynn Forestiere-Chenault

Diana Lynn Forestiere-Chenault

Diana Forestiere-Chenault Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Jan. 31, 2009.
FORESTIERE-CHENAULT, Diana Lynn, 43, of Bruington, Va., went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 27, 2009. She was married to William E. Chenault, deceased January 2, 2009. She was a graduate of Newburgh Free Academy and served her country in the United States Army. She is survived by her cherished son, Jesse Shelton, age 18; mother, Shirley Clausen; brother and sister-in-law, Brad and Gloria Clausen; lifetime friends/sisters, Craig and Noel Dell, Nancy and Rick Parker; grandson, Carter; nephews, Austin, Josh, Ricky and Doug; nieces, Brittany, Amanda, Aubie, Maddy, Belle, Leilana, Tiffany, Carolyn, and baby girl-Ashley; two very dear friends, Bill and Pat Luebbert; and a host of other relatives and special friends too numerous to name. The family will receive friends Sunday, 5 to 8 p.m. at Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd., in Mechanicsville. Service will be held Monday at 12 p.m. in the Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, and interment in Washington Memorial Park. Repast will follow the interment at 4157 Old Williamsburg Rd., Sandston, Va. 23150. In lieu of flowers, monetary donations can be made for Jesse Shelton at the Virginia Credit Union.
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December 30, 2009

Diana,

Will you & William greatly.There is a loss that can never be filled.I sit here in tears typing this, but know you both are together and not suffering.
I will never forget you both.
RIck-Nancy & kids
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Craig Dell

March 13, 2009

Diana & William, I hope you found peace. I miss both of you. There is a void now that you both are gone. I will do my best to help the family.

Ashley

February 3, 2009

It's hard to believe that you left so soon. But I know that I just have to remember that you are in a better place now. And don't worry-I'll always look out for Jesse and I will always be your baby girl. You will definately be missed.

Nancy Parker

January 31, 2009

Diana, you will be truly missed by family, friends and loved ones.Esp. your son Jesse, who will be in the best of hands, Aunt Noel and Uncle Craig ! May you be at peace now...Love Rick and Nancy and the girls

gloria&richard parker

January 31, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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