Dianne Olds Burnham

Dianne Olds Burnham obituary, Virginia Beach, VA

Dianne Olds Burnham

Dianne Burnham Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Beach Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. on Apr. 1, 2025.

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Dianne Olds Burnham born April 26, 1948, to the late William H and Bertha Olds gained her wings on March 28, 2025, while in the loving care of Cypress Pointe Nursing Home. Dianne is survived by her three children: Sharonda Olds AKA Peaches (Pamela Pitt), Antoine Olds, AKA 2Shoe, and Mitchell Olds, AKA Rabbit; two grandchildren: Nakayla Jones and Onyx Gilchrist.
Dianne lived, loved, laughed, and never complained. Dianne was married to the love her life, the late Richard D. Burnham whom they shared love and laughter for 37 years. Dianne was known for her loving, caring, positive spirit, and a radiant smile. She had a laugh that when heard it, you knew everything would be okay. Dianne loved cooking, crossword puzzles, and most of all the soap opera, Young and the Restless!
Dianne will be missed by her siblings - four brothers: Minister William Jimmy Olds (Deaconess Evelyn), Enoch Olds, Artis Olds, and Marshall Olds; four sisters: Patty Bailey, Donna Holland (Charles), Gail Scott (Billy), and Landie Manuel. She will be mourned also by her sisters-in-law: Ms. Gloria "Smoke" Burnham and Elder Ivy Burnham; and her brother in-law: Mr. Chris Burnham (Deneen). Although Dianne has a host of cousins, nieces, and nephews who will miss her; there were two special nieces that had her heart, Charlene Holland and Jessica Lane.

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