Jean Diamond

November 6, 1936 - November 3, 2024

Jean Lawrence Diamond, 87 of Richmond, VA, entered peacefully into the loving arms of our Savior on Sunday, November 3, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Raleigh and Mary Lawrence; as well as her brother, Earl Lawrence.

Jean was a deeply religious woman and a follower of our Lord. She will be best remembered for her musical capabilities. She was a first soprano vocalist and loved singing in various choirs she was a member of. Doing prison ministry was a joy of hers. she strived to teach about the Lord via music until her health began to decline. Richmond was her home where she retired from the Richmond public school system after 25 years of dedication to her students

She is survived by four daughters, Debra Mashore(Toney), Gale Harrison, Arlethia Diamond, and Melony Champion; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren; a host of other relatives; and devoted friends; and her absolute pride and joy, her dog Victoria.

Funeral will be held on Friday, November 15, 2024, at Mimms Funeral Home at 1:30 p.m.

"In lieu of flowers, please consider a monetary donation to Bon Air Baptist Church Buford Rd Richmond, VA 23225".

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Nov. 14, 2024.

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Nancy Jenkins

December 1, 2024

My sincere condolences to Jean's family. May God give them strength to carry on. Jean was such a kind, beautiful person. Nancy Jenkins

Louise Crawley, Triumphant Baptist Church Senior Missionary

November 21, 2024

To the family of Jean: Hoping that you're comforted by memories, the caring of others, and the healing power of time.

Wanda Davenport

November 20, 2024

To the Diamond family. I am so sorry for your lost. Letting you know I am thinking about you.May god comfort you and your family.
Wanda Davenport

Sherilyn C. Freeman

November 15, 2024

From my heart, I would first like to extend my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Jean Diamond and may God especially comfort her "girls" during this difficult time.
I loved Aunt Jean! She was so loving to my family, like a mother to me and my daughter Ciara, a very close and dear friend to my Aunt Ann and (her twin) my late mother Annette since they were all 5 years old, and also their parents and my late grandparents, John and Selena Clay. Aunt Jean was a caring woman, she loved everyone, and was a blessing to all who knew her. I will be forever grateful to God for her and will miss her immensely. She´s been a significant presence my entire life of 60 years, attending milestones like my wedding, my college graduation, never missing a holiday or birthday for me or my daughter, and visiting us (in VA) when she was able. I learned so many valuable lessons from her, I admired her greatly, and I will carry her in my heart for the rest of my life. I will especially miss her beautiful voice and our long phone conversations. She often thanked me for teaching her how to text, and I´m so glad because we have texted each other every Sunday over the last eight years after relocating to CA, with me unknowingly receiving her last text just six days prior to her passing. Aunt Jean was a God-fearing woman, a shining example of how to exemplify the fruits of the spirit, who not only talked the talk, but she walked the walk-having a true servants heart and choosing to never stop serving Jesus. Dear beautiful, amazing, and wonderful Aunt Jean, I know you are resting with our Lord and Savior in Heaven, so I will end by saying what you always said to me: "I will love you always and forever, bye-bye for now." Sherilyn

Ann C. Miller

November 15, 2024

I don´t have the words to express the warm, close, sister-like relationship we had for over 80 years. She was a wonderful friend and I loved her dearly.
Ann Clay Miller

From the Staff of Mimms Funeral Home

November 15, 2024

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Carolyn M. Cephas

November 14, 2024

TO THE FAMILY: I'm so sorry to hear of Jean's death. She was a very close acquaintance of mine as well as member of the Ebenezer Bapt. Ch. Judah & Leigh St. & sung in our choirs. She was loved & such an inspiration to all who knew her. We even further go back to the school days of her teachings. I will dearly miss her. Debra, Gale, Arlethia & Melony, my prayers are with each of u & PRAY GOD will give strength for the coming days. He's our loving God & Has Jean singing beautifully in Heaven.
Love to all. Carolyn Cephas

Joanna McLaughlin

November 14, 2024

Sending my sincere condolences to Jean's family. I have fond memories of her and the musical talent she shared through the years. -- Joanna Toney McLaughlin

David Williams

November 14, 2024

To the Family of Ms Jean Diamond.....

Ms Jean smiles, love of people, and kindness have always been her personal trademark.. God has a loving resting place in heaven for her. Your family and friends will truly miss you...but God knew a long time ago that there was a special heavenly home reserved for her and has called Ms Jean Diamond to continue showing her love of people and singing.
Blessings to the Family

David Williams

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