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Diane Aronberg Perkins
1952 - 2025
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1952
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2025
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Diane Perkins Obituary
August 2, 1952 - September 30, 2025
Diane Aronberg Perkins, 73, of Richmond, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2025. Diane graduated from George Wythe High School in 1970 and earned her M.S. in Accountancy from VCU. She was a Certified Public Accountant who spent nearly 30 years with Philip Morris USA, retiring in 2007. In retirement, she continued to serve her community as President of the Philip Morris USA and Altria Retirement Association, and was an active alumna of George Wythe and Camp Alkulana.
Diane was predeceased by her parents, Fannie and Eliot Aronberg; and her beloved husband of 48 years, Robert "Bubba" Perkins. She is survived by her children, Michelle Lange, Kim (Glenn) Hamm, and Zach (Liddy) Perkins; grandchildren, Everett Hamm, William Hamm, and Sienna "SiSi" Lange; brother, Ralph Aronberg; as well as nieces, nephew, cousins, and many cherished friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Camp Alkulana, a place Diane treasured.
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Services will be held on Mon. Oct. 6th at Bliley's Funeral Home at 6900 Hull Street Rd., N., Richmond, Va. 23224. Visitation will take place from 12 to 1 pm, followed by a 1 pm service and procession to graveside service at Branch's Baptist Church at 3400 Broad Rock Blvd., Richmond, Va. 23234.
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It is with sadness that I learned of Dianne´s passing. I respected Dianne greatly. She truly was a wonderful person to work with.
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