Diana J. Whittaker

Diana J. Whittaker, 53, of Roanoke, departed this life to join her Lord and Savior and her loved ones in heaven on Friday, December 5, 2008. She was predeceased by her parents, Frank and Vivian Whittaker; brother, David Whittaker; and niece, Kimberly Dorsett. Left to cherish her memory are her brothers and their spouses, Frank Whittaker Jr. and Patricia, Jim Whittaker and Betty and Robert Whittaker and Cindy; sisters and their spouses, Brenda Hedge and Buddy, Kitten Mitchell and Tim and Deborah Thompson and friend, Reed; nephews, Robert Hedge II and J.R. Mitchell; nieces, Carrie Mitchell, Nikki Thompson, and Robin Kidd and husband, Scott, Morganville, N.J.; great-nephews, Cory Mitchell, J.J. Chapman, and Matt and Cody Kidd, N.J.; great-nieces, Mariah Mitchell and Jessie Kidd, N.J.; aunt, Mary Jane Christian; many, many friends; and her beloved companion and pet, Beau Bo.
Special remembrances and appreciation are extended to family friends, Dr. Frank England, Mae Pagans and Josie, of New York.
Diana was a member of Bethany Christian Church, where she sang in the choir. She was previously employed at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital and SuperX Drugs. Diana loved the beach, especially Myrtle Beach, watching the dolphins. She was a much beloved sister, aunt and friend to many. Memorials may be made to Bethany Christian Church, P.O. Box 5192, Roanoke, Va. 24012.
Funeral services will be at noon on Monday, December 8, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel. Pastor Matthew Ricks will officiate. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, December 7, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237.