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Diana Little Obituary

Diana Venore Little, 35, of Mechanicsville, died Friday, February 3, 2006. She was the wife of James H. Little; and loving mother of Madison and Alexander Little; daughter of Winfred and Geraldine Danish of North Carolina; sister of Michael Danish and Lisa Danish; and the niece of Trixi Goods. Diana was a loving caregiver and educator who received her B.S. in physical therapy from Ithaca College and her Masters of Education at VCU. She earned her national certification as a neurological clinical specialist in 2000, and was the rehab clinical operations manager for Bon Secours. Mass of the Resurrection will be held 7 p.m. Tuesday at Church of the Redeemer, 8275 Meadowbridge Rd., where a reception will be held following the service. A private burial will be held at Hollywood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, designated for Breast Cancer Research, 4240 Park Place Ct., Glen Allen, Va. 23060.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Feb. 4 to Feb. 5, 2006.

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Tara McCalister Plybon

April 5, 2006

I am so sorry to hear about Diana. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Paul & Carolyn Trahan

February 15, 2006

We are saddened by the loss of Diane but know that she is celebrating your love for her with our Lord. Knowing that you are missing her, we embrace you and your family in our prayers. May you find peace and comfort during your moments of loss along with joy in remembering and celebrating her through your life.



Peace,

Paul & Carolyn Trahan

CEE National

Tom & Elaine Hayden

February 12, 2006

We are part of the national Catholic Engaged Encounter family and we have been praying for Diane and her family along with our local Seattle community for several weeks now. We are saddened to hear of her death and we will continue to pray for God's Grace to comfort and nurture those she loved and served so dearly.

Diane, we know, is held in God's loving arms as she remains with her family, now in a new way.



Blessings and love in the Name of the One who has conquered death,



Tom & Elaine

Kerry Timmins

February 10, 2006

I am so sorry for your loss. I attended Physical therapy school with Diana and she was a very sweet person. Please know that Diana and all her family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Don and Mary Beth Burns

February 10, 2006

To the Danish and the Little Familys



Diana wil be with you always in so many ways. Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your daughter. She is in our prayers.

Jim and Jan Critchley(Suzanne's parents)

February 9, 2006

We are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Stephanie Ligammari Mosher

February 8, 2006

I am so sorry for your loss. I grew up around the corner from Diana in Youngstown and am very sad to hear the news. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Amy Whelan Reynolds

February 7, 2006

My deepest sympathies to your family during this difficult time. Diana was a close friend during High School at Lewiston Porter. She was always a wonderful friend, very caring and sweet with a smile that lit up the room. I have great memories of Diana and am very sad to hear of her passing. Reading everyone's entries here, it is obvious she continued to touch many lives, was loved by many and will be greatly missed. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.

Lois and Robert Juron

February 7, 2006

We wish to express our deepest sympathy to the Little and Danish families. I first met Diana at the Mommy and Me classes at the Niagara Falls YWCA in 1975. Years later Denise, our daughter, worked with Diana at the Polo store and rekindled their friendship. Diana was a special part of Denise's life. She will be sadly missed. Our love and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.

Karen Rishcoff

February 7, 2006

I am so sorry for your lose. I know the world was a better place with Diana in it and she will be sorely missed. God Bless, Karen

Dave Perreault

February 7, 2006

To the Little and Danish Famlies,



My deepest sympathies for your loss. I went to High school with Diana. She was a very sweet, intelligent, kind hearted person. I was very sad to hear the news. She will be missed by all who knew her. My prayers are with her family.

Dan King

February 7, 2006

Our Deepest sympathy to the family of Diana Venore Little. From all the members of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Sharon Shaw

February 7, 2006

To Diana's Family,

I worked with Diana some years ago at Interim. She had such an uplifting spirit along a beautiful smile. Her patients loved her and looked forward to her visits. Her co-workers, including myself, loved working with her. I was shocked when work got about her illness. We were all lucky and blessed to be touched by her in our lifetime. She was a special lady and will be missed and loved by many. Take care and God Bless. My prayers are with you.

Chico & Kande Lopes

February 7, 2006

All the way from Hawaii, our community of EE lovers extends their sympathy, prayers, and blessings to the Parish and Little families. May the Peace of Christ be with you all during this challenging time!

Adam Burns

February 6, 2006

To the Little Family, the Danish Family

Our deepest sympathy. Diane was and still is a great role model to everyone she met growing up through the years...

Rebekah Nyalko

February 6, 2006

To Diana's family,



Our deepest sympathies and sincerest prayers are with you and yours during this time. Diana was a beautiful person, and a fabulous friend to my mother, Keren Ellis. She will always be remembered with smiles and love.



The Nyalko and Ellis Families

Rich and Sandy Bralley

February 6, 2006

Your family is in our prayers.

Love your neighbors, The Bralleys

Louis and Christine Eacho

February 6, 2006

James, Madison and Alexander:

This is an excerpt from a reading I have treasured since the death of a dear friend many years ago. "All is well. Nothing is past;nothing is lost. One brief moment and all will be as it was before-only better, infinitely happier and forever-we will be all one together with Christ." Sounds like Diana speaking, wouldn't you agree? God Bless you today and always!

Margaret Baker

February 6, 2006

Dear James, Madison and Alex- We can't begin to tell you how much Diana will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dan, Margaret & Kayla Baker

Linda & Fred Markham Family

February 6, 2006

February 5, 2006



To the Little Family, the Danish Family and their Friends;

We only got to know Diana through our daughter Duffy; she is engaged to Diana's brother Michael. Duffy loved Diana like a best friend. It is through that relationship that we learned to know and love Diana. Duffy's Mother and Diana both share the comon bond of Breast Cancer, that very special link forever bonded Linda and Diana in a special love and adoration, especially in Diana's later days. Her fearless strength, her faith and love will be our memory of her. It is with great sorrow and a profound sense that we mourn the loss of your Wife, Mom, Sister, Daughter, and Tower of Strength. Our prayers are with all of you. Peace and love, Linda and Fred Markham Family

Chris and Nancy Lucy

February 5, 2006

The entire Little Family is in our thoughts and prayers as we knew Diana from the neighborhood. She was an inspiration to me and to many as her smile always reflected a happiness, love of her family and God. May her light continue to shine on all of us and remind us that the memory of her life touched so many. May we all be so lucky to have the opportunity to make an everlasting impression to those around us.

Karen Anderson

February 5, 2006

Dear James, Madison and Alexander,

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

Karen and Jon Anderson

Kim Hindley

February 5, 2006

I knew Diana through her work at Family Care Home Health. We all thought very highly of her and I was always impressed by her positive attitude. She will be greatly missed. You are all in my prayers.

Ed Neff

February 5, 2006

To all of Diana's family: We are so sad today, but at the same time we celebrate the wonderful life and legacy that Diana has given to us all. May Diana live forever in our memories. The Neff family sends our thoughts and prayers to you all.

Gene and Cheryl Foley

February 5, 2006

Dear James, Maddie and Alex,

Words cannot express our sorrow. You all are in our prayers constantly. We will never forget the times we spent around our kitchen tables workshopping your talks and sharing in your joy and love - it IS a beautiful love!!May God grant you peace and comfort.

Love, Cheryl and Gene

Kevin & Maureen & Kevin Jr. Koch

February 5, 2006

Dear James, Alex, and Madison,

We are sorry to hear the news about Diana's death. She was so special because she could light up a room by just walking into the room. She was always so postive and full of energy. Remember she will always be with you because she will be in your hearts with you always. I am sure when she got to heaven that everyone said let her in here is our sunshine!! Rememeber you are always in our thoughts and prayers, and we have a freindship that will last forever.

Love kevin , Maureen, Kevin Jr.

Kathleen & Daryl Bonhaus

February 5, 2006

Dearest Family and Friends of Diana,



My name is Kate and I met Diana in the Fall of 1995. I was on my residency as an occupational therapist @ the MCVH Brain Injury Unit where Diana was working as a physical therapist. She served as one of my mentors. Diana offered me her time and expertise freely and generously even though she was incredibly busy and working on her M.S. degree at the time. Her example continues to influence my practice to this day. Beauty, kindness, faith, strength, generosity, grace and so much more is her legacy. She gave so much to all she touched and our lives have been lessened by her passing. I know she is in a glorious place sharing in the communion of saints, but my heart aches just the same. Diana will never be forgotten and she and all her family and friends will remain in our prayers.



In God's Love, Peace, and Grace,



Kate & Daryl Bonhaus

EE Host Couple

John, Donica & Aidan Masterson

February 4, 2006

James, Madison & Alexander,

Diana left such an inedelible mark on everyone and her courage and spirit will always remain with us. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

The Masterson Family

John, Donica, Aidan & Erin

Chris and Elaine Noonan

February 4, 2006

Dear James, Maddie and Alex -- We miss Diana already as all who knew her will, but we know she now holds the hand of God in a new home. We will always think of her and her ready smile even at the end of a long day. She was truly a wonderful role model for us just by being herself. Our love and prayers go out to all the family.

Laura Griffith

February 4, 2006

I wanted to let you know that I saw and spoke with Diana in the last few weeks and she was so positive. A true inspiration. Although Jesse, Emma, Ashley and I haven't see you in a while, you have been in our thoughts and prayers and continue to be. Remember...you hold a piece of her in your heart always. Much love, The Griffith's

Patty & Tripp Hogg

February 4, 2006

May the Lord comfort you and hold you dear as he is Diana. She is such a hero to so many. We continue to pray for all of you! Someone once told me, that the finish line is just the beginning of another race.

Vicki Boyd

February 4, 2006

May God be with your family during this time. I hope His comfort surrounds you and your children.

Kristi Rogers

February 4, 2006

Mr. Little, Madison, and Alex,



Please know how sorry I am for your loss. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.



Miss Kristi

Karen Ward

February 4, 2006

We are so sorry for your loss.

Love, Your neighbors Jamie, Karen, Makenzy, and Kelsey Ward

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