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Diana R. King SUFFOLK - Diana Lee Rauch King, 68, passed away Dec. 10, 2008. She was born in Cleveland, the daughter of the late Edna B. and Edward Rauch. Diana retired after 35 years as a school bus driver for the Suffolk City public school system. She was a member of Holy Neck Christian Church. Diana is survived by her husband of almost 41 years, James Edward King Jr. of Corapeake, N.C.; daughters and sons-in-law, Mary K. and Barry D. Cobb, Michelle L. and Jeffrey A. Colley; sons and daughters-in-law, Kevin T. King and Denise C. Diraimo, James M. and Lisa S. King, all of Suffolk; grandchildren, Meghann, Emily, Jennifer, Reagan, Justin, Rhiannon, Amanda and Ryan; great-grandchild, Hunter James; sister, Carol Moskaluk of Parma, Ohio; brother and sister-in-law, Edward Rauch Jr. and Laurel of West Port, Ky. A funeral will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. in Parr Funeral Home & Crematory, 3515 Robs Drive, Suffolk, with Dr. Donald Jones officiating. Burial will follow in Nansemond Suffolk Cemetery. Friends may join the family Friday from 7 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home for a time of visitation. Memorial donations can be made to the Nansemond-Suffolk Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 1515, Suffolk, VA 23439-1515. Condolences may be registered online at www.parrfuneralhome.com.
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Yvonne Felton
December 14, 2008
Very sorry for your loss.She will be greatly missed, she is in a better place with no pain.
Delores Graul
December 11, 2008
Jr. and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. I know she will be missed very much. She was a very caring and thoughtful person. Remember her for the good times.
Love,
Uncle Denny & Aunt Delores and family
Patricia King
December 11, 2008
Our love and compassion are with all of you, we have all had some great times together when you kids were growing up. Always remember the good times you shared with your mom, she will always be looking over you. Love to you all, Uncle David and Aunt Pat
Robert King
December 11, 2008
For my Auntie, I will truly miss you. We had some good times growing up. I especially enjoyed the time we shared with you as my bus driver. I wish I could have seen you one last time before you left this world, but I am happy that your pain has finally ended. now I'll just have to wait to see you in Heaven. Lots of Love Auntie! Robert
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