Obituary – Diane Irene Lee

Diane Irene Lee, 77, of Richmond, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2020. Born to the late Viola and Walter Funk on July 1, 1943, Diane grew up in Philadelphia with her little brother, Ronnie. It was there she met her husband, the late Robert E. Lee, to whom she was married for twenty-one years. Diane lived in Philadelphia, Boston, and Santa Claus (Indiana), before settling long-term in Richmond. She worked as a medical secretary at The Virginia Home, retiring in 2014 after nearly 40 years of service. Diane will be remembered mostly for her devotion to her family and her deep Christian faith. She was an active member for many years of Derbyshire Baptist Church. She was a cherished mother, a fun-loving friend, and a strong-willed and independent woman. Diane enjoyed traveling with her family and friends and her excursions were well documented in her many photo albums. Some highlights include vacations to Nova Scotia, Alaska, San Francisco, England, Namibia and South Africa. Above all, Diane loved going to the beach. Whether it was a trip to the Jersey Shore while growing up, one of many pilgrimages to Ocean City with long-term friends, or holiday beach houses at the Outer Banks with her family, Diane thoroughly enjoyed the beach. She adopted a motto she saw posted on the wall of one beach house: “An oceanfront view is not a matter of life or death – it is far more important than that.” In addition to her beloved brother, Diane is survived by her three devoted sons, Robert, Jr. (Tracey), Chris (Janna), and Andrew (Lucile); one grandson, Joshua; three granddaughters, Jessica, Eliza, and Julia; as well as many dear nieces and nephews. Diane also established a wide circle of friends wherever she went, many of whom she remained in contact with for her entire life. She will be sorely missed but fondly remembered by all of us. A celebration of life will be held on August 22, at Derbyshire Baptist Church, 8800 Derbyshire Rd., Richmond, VA, 23229.    (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});