Lady Diona Cerelli

Lady Diona Cerelli obituary, Asheville, NC

Lady Diona Cerelli

Diona Cerelli Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Blue Ridge Funeral & Cremation Service on Jan. 28, 2026.
Lady Diona Davis Cerelli, 81, formerly of Spring Creek, currently living in Asheville, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026. She was a native of Kentucky and the daughter of the late Harold and Lillian Marie Williams Davis. She is preceded in death by her husband Patrick Cerelli.

Lady is survived by her sons, Jean Cheikh Ndiaye, and Andre Waly Ndiaye; and her sister, Linda Krug.

Lady was affectionately known as the Beekeeper and will be missed by those that knew her.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.blueridgefuneralservice.org

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