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Diane Battle Obituary


Diane Battle PORTSMOUTH - Diane Battle, 51, of the 4300 block of Greenwood Drive, died Nov. 30, 2008, in her residence. She was born in Portsmouth. A funeral will be held Friday at noon in Little Grove Baptist Church, Suffolk. Pastor Ralph Richardson III will be presiding. Burial will be in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens, Suffolk. Steele-Bullock Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Viewing will be held today from noon to 8 p.m. Family will receive friends at 609 Beechdale Road, Portsmouth. Family and friends will assemble at 5811 Dunkirk St., (Old Churchland), at 11:15 a.m. for the procession to the church.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Dec. 4, 2008.

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candy fields

December 30, 2008

We loved you dearly,but God loved you more.You will be forever etched in our hearts and soul.there is no other that could measure up to you.Tell my mom that all her children love her and kiss Steve for us.love always.tanya,tonio,lil steve,grandbabies,and steve's family

Elizabeth (Beth) Richmond

December 5, 2008

As a former co-worker of Diahann's, I will always remember her strength,and concern for others.Even though I moved away from the area we still kept in touch.Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

michael smith

December 5, 2008

Our prayers are with the family. Stay
strong the Lord is with you.

ANNETTE JONES

December 4, 2008

I AM SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE LOST OF YOUR LOVE ONE. DIANE WAS ALWAYS FULL OF LIFE AND JOY.

KAREN B SKEETER

December 4, 2008

Mrs. Karen Boone Skeeter former resident of Portsmouth, VA
I will be praying for the family. God will take care of you in the years to come. Remember the good times you shared with Diane.

victoria Stewart

December 4, 2008

Diane was a very loving person. She was my sister in law even though she and my brother never married. I wil deeply miss her. Your Sister in Law "Boogie"

Mildred Foreman

December 4, 2008

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Shakeela Jordan

December 4, 2008

Diane was a loving and caring person with a good heart. She will be missed by all.

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