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Diana was born December 22, 1955 in Lex, WV, a daughter of the late Jarvis "Venice" and Irishann Rippeth Addair. Diana was a Teacher's Aide for the McDowell County Board of Education. Diana was a member of the Summitt Missionary Baptist Church; she loved church and talking about God. Diana loved spending time with her grandchildren.
In addition to her parents Diana was preceded in death by one brother, Gary Addair and a sister-in-law, Marlene Addair.
Survivors include her daughter, Hannah and Zachery Riffe of Williamson, WV; six grandchildren, Braxton Whisman, Brooklyn Whisman, Addison Whisman, Chesney Sweeney, Carter Sweeney and Coburn Sweeney; two brothers David Addair of Rosedale, VA and Bobby Evans and wife Ginny of Lex, WV; three nephews, Nicholas and Michael Addair and Donnie Evans; niece, Missy Cooper; special friends, Corena Payne, Keisha Sweeney and Susie Lowery-Puckett; and special cousin, Vickie Dawson.
Friends may visit with the family at the Summit Missionary Baptist Church in Paynesville, WV, Sunday April 13, 2025 from 11 o'clock until the time of services at 1 o'clock.
Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 1 o'clock with Pastor Gene Addair officiating at the Summitt Missionary Baptist Church in Paynesville, WV. Burial will follow in Tom Sparks Cemetery on Rockridge near Paynesville, WV. Serving as pallbearers will be family and friends.
Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com
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