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Diane Bennett Obituary
Diane H. Bennett
Diane H. Bennett, 74, of Washington, DC, passed away in the late hours of December 7, 2022. She was born on February 18, 1948 and is survived by her husband of 46 years, James H. Bennett and two children, Tamar and James M. Bennett. Family and friends whose lives Diane touched, are invited to her Homegoing Services on December 16, 2022 at Union Wesley A.M.E. Zion Church, 1860 Michigan Avenue NE, Washington, DC. The viewing will be held at 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m.
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GwenDolyn Yarborough Hall
December 7, 2024
Missing my dear sister friend so much. Remembering spending Christmas with her at Doris´s home many years ago when she lived near the Marine Barracks in SE DC.
Gwen Yarborough Hall
December 9, 2023
James, and family of Queen Diane Bennett....
You are missed so much.
Brenda Richardson
December 18, 2022
Love my cousin. She was very funny and she would have you laughing. She sure will be missed.
Shirley & Thaddus McLaughlin
December 15, 2022
We send our condolences to the Bennett family on the loss of our R.L. Jones AME Zion Church sister and leader. The McLaughlin Family will truly miss her.
GwenDolyn Yarborough-Hall
December 14, 2022
Diane Bennett, our queen for the Allison Chapter of Red Hatters...we will miss you so much. Queen Diane you are now an ancestral angel for all of us. I appreciate how you had the foresight to bring women together for the chapter. Women from your biological family, co-workers, neighbor and church. You were such a great leader.
Diane and I met in 1966 while working our first government job at Federal Communications Commission (FCC). We shopped, partied, traveled and prayed together over the years.
Now, you can enjoy your eternal home with your Heavenly Father. and earthly relatives (your sister Doris, your mom and others).
On the day that you were born in February 1948, you cried and the world rejoiced.
You lived your life in such a way that now, ,the world will cry and you will rejoice.
Rest In Peace until we meet again my sister/friend queen!
Cynthia
December 14, 2022
May God bless the family at this time. Diane was a sweetheart. We grew up together, attending elementary, junior high and high school together. We traveled to work together after graduation. Rest In Peace Diane!
Cynthia and Marvin Lester
Dwayne Hayes
December 14, 2022
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Robin Hayes
December 14, 2022
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Karen Taylor
December 14, 2022
I worked with Diane at the International Trade Commission. One of my colleagues who gave her condolences here, Cynthia Foreso, described Diane as "sassy." That's exactly the right word! She was so funny and I enjoyed our conversations so much that I would call her at home long after she retired. I have such good memories of her and I will miss her. My sincere condolences to the family.
Marvelle (Arrington) McIntyre-Hall
December 13, 2022
Condolences to her family. May God's loving arms comfort you during this time. Diane and I attended the same elementary, junior high and high schools. As classmates we shared friends and fun...basketball games, after school clubs and community events. While our adult paths didn't cross as much, I remember her smile and gentle ways. Hornets forever.
Carolyn David
December 13, 2022
Sorry for Loss. Diane was a classmate from Fairmont Heights.
Cindy Foreso
December 13, 2022
Diane and I worked together at the ITC for many, many years. I loved seeing her every day. She was smart, stylish, and sassy! Thinking of her now brings a big smile.
My condolences to her family whom she adored. James, Tamar, and James Jr., you are in my prayers.
Cindy Foreso
Shirley Durant-Ruffin
December 13, 2022
My dear friend you will be deeply missed. Condolences to the family. Shirley Durant-Ruffin
Joanne Frayer
December 13, 2022
My prayers and condolences to the Family. Diane was such a beautiful sweet young lady. I remember growing up with her, our Families lived right across the street from one another. She was my sister Shirley best friend since childhood. Family hold on to your faith and trust in God,keep her precious memories instilled in your heart and mind. Well done Diane, it's your time to rest. God did not make a mistake when He called His beautiful daughter to glory.
Joanne Durant-Frayer
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