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Diane Brown Obituary

Diane Esther Brown NORFOLK - Diane Esther Brown of the 900 block of Spaulding Drive died Aug. 25, 2008, in Sentara Leigh Memorial Hospital. A native of Portsmouth, she was employed by Wal-Mart as a customer service manager and was a member of First Lynnhaven Baptist Church, Virginia Beach. Diane was a graduate of Norview High School; she was one of the first African-American majorettes at the school in the early 1970s. She also attended Norfolk State University where she was a fire twirler. She is survived by a daughter, Camille Brown of Norfolk; two sons, James Stinnett Jr. of Norfolk and Sherrod Brown Sr.; mother, Esther G. Wilson; grandchildren, Sherrod Brown Jr. and Kaleb Brown; and a host of other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her father, TJ Wilson. A funeral will be held Friday at noon in First Lynnhaven Baptist Church, Virginia Beach, by Dr. Ervin M. Scott. Interment will be in Roosevelt Memorial Park, Chesapeake. Community Funeral Home, Norfolk Chapel, is in charge.

Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Aug. 28, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Diane Brown

15 Entries

Shirley M. George

September 2, 2008

To the Brown and Wilson Family,
Diane was such a beautiful and spirited person both inside and outward. She will truly be missed. I know she loved the beautiful services provided for her and especially the lovely songs sang by Sherrod and the beautiful thoughts voiced by Camille. May the Lord continue to bless, keep and be with you. Your faith and love of each other will get you through these painful times. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Regina Goodman Clark

September 1, 2008

Who knew that when I saw Diane at our 30th Year Norview Class of 1974 Reunion that it would be the last time I'd see her?? I'll remember her good spirit and pray that the Brown and Wilson family finds peace in her going home.

tamara harris

August 30, 2008

To the brown family
I worked with Mrs. Diane at Walmart. She was a lovely woman. She taught me how to go for what I know and not settle for less in the work field. My heart goes out to all her family especially her daughter Camille. Mrs.Diane will be greatly missed. Ex Photo Dept. Manager Tamara Harris

August 29, 2008

We are deeply saddened by the loss of Diane. She was a classmate from Norview High School and her smile could light up a room. We will miss her fun loving spirit. Our prayers are with your family.
Tom & Carole Wadley (Virginia Beach)

Kathy Ritchie Frierson

August 29, 2008

To Diane's Family,

Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. I pray God's loving arms will hold you close and comfort you during this difficult time.

melissa Stern

August 29, 2008

i am sorry for your loss...she always had a kind word and a smile for everyone.we worked together at wal mart..she will be missed by many

SaDena Jennings

August 29, 2008

My heart and prayers go out to the family. Diane was a pleasure to be around and to work with she kept the people inline at Wal-Mart 1811 and she will truly be missed.

Valeria Golson

August 28, 2008

To the family of Diane Wilson Brown: Diane's smile warmed the hearts of many and will be remembered always. My prays are with the family. Classmate of Norview 1974.

sandra white

August 28, 2008

To the Brown Family: I am so sorry for your lost. I worked with Diane at Wal-Mart and she had so much life in her she always kept a smile on her face no matter what. She loved her children and grandchildren. To her baby boy your mother used to talked about you everyday at work. My heart and prayers goes out to your family

Letitia Franklin

August 28, 2008

Mrs. Wilson,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family during this time and transition. My God bless and keep you!

cecelia Williams

August 28, 2008

Mom Wilson, I am so deeply sorry to hear that my friend Diane has passed away.We use to walk to school together everyday in Jr. High.
May God Bless you and keep you in your time of sorrow..
She's a cheer leader for god now!

Vickie Holloway Rogers

August 28, 2008

Mrs. Wilson, May God keep you and bless you throughout this time of grief. Diane and I go way back to Norview and the Marquise. My mother saw her recently and Diane told her of her struggle. Our prayers are with you.

Gloria Scott-Allen

August 28, 2008

The word of God says we should rejoice when we are called to Glory and we should cry when a child is born. We all know the flesh is weak, but let us take time to reflect back on the memories we had with Diane. Moma Esther as you know Diane and I spent a lot of time together as children both at your home and my home. Even though we all have our flaws she was a blessed and wonderful person. We also must remember God put us here for a season and when our season is over we move to greater and better things, Take joy in knowing Diane now rests with the Lord. We too one day shall follow that same path and unite with her again. All my love. Gloria

Paulette Hill

August 28, 2008

God bless you all in this dificult transition in your life. Look to God and each other for strength and He will bring you through. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Cathy Campbell

August 28, 2008

I am so very sorry to hear of your great loss, I worked with Daine at Wal-Mart......she was a wonderful person. My heart breaks for you and your family. Know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers in your time of sorrow. May your hearts soon fill with the wonderful memories of joyful times. Take comfort in knowing that you have a very special guardian angel to watch over you. God Bless and be with each of you in this time of sorrow and sadness.

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