Diana Carol Davide

Diana Carol Davide, age 78, a resident of Mt. Liberty Community, passed away Sunday November 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 November 12, 1986, second to John Anthony Davide who passed away January 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; sister, Linda VanMeter of MD, Brenda Condon of MA; 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 US 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 Crematory 220 N. Walnut St. Philippi on Tuesday November 28, from 5-8 pm and on Wednesday November 29, from 9- 11 am. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 am 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.wrightfuneralhomeservices.com