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Diana Carol Davide, 78, a resident of Mt. Liberty Community, passed away Sunday Nov. 26, 2023, at her residence.
Diana was born May 13, 1945 in Philippi, a daughter of the late Herbert R. and Carol (Corley) Holbert. Diana was twice married first to George Thomas Johnson Jr., who passed away on Nov. 12, 1986, second to John Anthony Davide, who passed away Jan. 25, 2000.
Surviving are son, George "GT" Johnson and wife, Belinda, of Mt. Liberty Community; daughter Jennifer Whetzel and husband, Tommy of Philippi; grandchildren, Jessica Cecil and husband, Jackson, of Florida, Samantha Roy and husband, Earl, of Philippi, Cameron Whetzel and Emma Whetzel both of Philippi; foster grandchildren, Megan Means, Aiden Prater, Alexandra Floyd, Ireland Daugherty, Jayquane Eckenrode, Iris Whetzel, Venmar Martinez, Clay Fisher and Tyler Roy; great-grandchild, Juliet Cecil of Florida; sisters, Linda VanMeter of Maryland, and Brenda Condon of Massachuttes; brother, Danny Holbert and wife, Kathy, of Mt. Liberty Community; and several nieces and nephews.
Diana was preceded in death by her parents Herbert and Carol Holbert; husbands, George Johnson Jr. and John Davide; son Darren Dwayne Johnson; brothers-in-law, Ken VanMeter and Tom Condon.
Diana retired from the U.S. Coast Guard as an accountant. She liked to travel, and spending time with her family and grandchildren. Diana was a member of the DAR, the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, and the Barbour Church of Christ.
She served as a board member for the Barbour County Senior Center, held many positions for the Mt. Liberty Community Center.
Friends will be received at the Wright Funeral Home and on-site at Crematory 220 N. Walnut St., Philippi on Tuesday, Nov. 28, from 5-8 p.m. and on Wednesday, Nov. 29, from 9-11 a.m. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. with Speaker Danny Wagner officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Liberty Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Barbour Church of Christ Food Pantry.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.wrightfuneral homeservices.com.