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Dianne W. Laws NORFOLK - Dianne W. Laws (White), 61, passed away April 12, 2010. Mrs. Laws was born in Opelousas, La., Oct. 29, 1948, daughter of Melvin White Sr. and Alice White (Stagg). She was a high school graduate from Holy Ghost School and received a B.S. in education from Grambling State University. Dianne was a teacher for 32 years in the Norfolk Public School system, having retired in 2008 from Dream Keepers Academy. She was a member of St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church. She enjoyed string arts, plants, southern cooking, and attending flee markets. Survivors include her husband of 38 years, Howard Laws; a brother, Melvin (Rosalyn) White Jr.; a sister, Alice Faye White; niece and godchild, Alicia Marie White; and a godchild, Patrice Dozier. She was preceded in death by her parents. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 17, at Woodlawn Funeral Home, 6329 E. Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday. Condolences may be offered to the family online at www.woodlawngroup.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Apr. 15, 2010.

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Steve & Charissa Drake

April 16, 2010

Mrs. Laws was a beautiful person. Although Genesis wasn't in her class, she was concerned about her educational and spiritual growth also. Her lovely spirit will truly be missed. May God continue to strength you during this time. (previous Pleasant Grove Christian Academy of Excellence parents)

Kevin Monroe

April 16, 2010

"Mr. White, you and your family have my deepest sympathy. My family and I are keeping you in our prayers through this most difficult time my friend."

Willie Laws

April 15, 2010

Howard and Melvin our prayers are with you and the rest of Dianne's family and friends. Dianne's loving and caring spirit will be truly missed. I feel that we have lost a sister rather than a sister-in-law. May God grant you strength and peace of mind during this time of loss.

Rev. Willie and Ramona Laws

Eula Coston

April 15, 2010

My prayer and thoughts are with you and your family may god bless you. Eula Coston and family.

Stefanie Gray

April 15, 2010

Mrs. Laws will truly be missed by so many including the family(staff, students and parents) of Pleasant Grove Christian Academy of Excellence where she continued to touch the lives of our youth. May God strengthen us all during this trying time.

PGCAOE Parent

April 15, 2010

Howard, Melvin, Faye,Roslyn, and Alicia you have my deepest sympathy. I will always cheerish the time Dianne and spent together. My God keep you wrapped in his loving arms and comfort you.
Francene Dozier

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