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Diane Wilder Obituary

Diane Wilder PORTSMOUTH - Mrs. Diane A. Wilder, 77, of Douglasville, Ga., and formerly of Portsmouth, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2009. She was born March 27, 1932, in Newport News, daughter of the late Elred Dean Ashworth and Blanche Wynne Ashworth. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Hubert V. "Joe" Wilder. She is survived by her children, Wendy W. Whitney of Douglasville, Mark Dana Wilder and wife Lynne of Chesapeake, Robin Lisa Wilder of Douglasville, Todd McAllister Wilder and wife Beth Goodwin Wilder of Chesapeake; grandchildren, Tanner LaGrosso, Morgan Talbott, Sarah Wilder Rabin, Dana Wilder Duncan, Mark Dana Wilder II, Casey McAllister Wilder, Alex Goodwin Wilder; great-grandchildren, Audrey Wynne Talbott, Jacob Tyler Rabin, Gianna Nichole LaGrosso; and sisters, Judith A. Feimster and husband William of Valdosta, Ga., Karen A. Kirk and husband Herbert of Douglasville. There will be a family visitation and reception today at 6:30 p.m. in the home of son, Mark Wilder, 4100 Jean Shackelford Drive, Chesapeake. The graveside service will be Friday, June 26, at 11 a.m. in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens, Suffolk. Local arrangements by Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, Portsmouth. Those who wish may send condolences or share a special memory at www.whitleygarner.com. Arrangements by Whitley Garner at Rosehaven Funeral Home, Douglasville, GA 30134, 770-942-4246.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Jun. 25, 2009.

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Carolyn Crowder

June 25, 2009

Mark - I'm so sorry for your loss. I have you and your family in my prayers.

Danny Piner

June 25, 2009

Todd, Robin, Mark and Wendy
Your mom has been through many difficult times over the past several years and I feel sure that she is happy to be reunited with your dad. She is surely starting a garden and enjoying lack of pain and great mobility. Will all will miss her very much as she loved deeply and made sacrifices for us all. Sorry I can't make the service as I could not clear my schedule, but know that I and my family are thinking of each of you during this time.

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