Diana M. Mooneyham

diana mooneyham

December 13, 1948 ~ July 14, 2001


Resided in: Swannanoa, NC

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Diana M. Mooneyham, 52, of 10 Sunset Drive, Swannanoa, died Saturday, July 14, 2001, at St. Joseph Hospital.

Mrs. Mooneyham was born in Buncombe County and was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Lyerly. She was a former teacher’s assistant at Swannanoa Elementary School and was also an Examiner with the NC Department of Motor Vehicles.

She was a member of the Democrat Party and was a former officer with the Democrat Womens Association. She was a Hospice volunteer and a member of the AMVETS and a member of Swannanoa Presbyterian Church.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Deborah and Marvin W. Woods of Leicester; two grandchildren, Krystal and Candice Hampton; her mother, Virginia Stanley of Asheville; one step-grandson, Jesse Wayne Woods; her father, James Lyerly of Asheville; and two sisters, Betty Roberts of Asheville and Arita Owens of Greenville, SC.

Graveside services will be at 11:00 am Tuesday at Green Hills Cemetery with the Rev. Bob Sperry officiating.

Her family will receive friends after the service at her residence, 10 Sunset Drive, Swannanoa.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the Cancer Care Center, Suite 100, 445 Biltmore Center, Asheville, NC 28801.

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  1. Heaven is more precious now
    that Diana is with the Lord.
    Our prayers are with you
    Debby and all of your family.
    We love you and are ready to
    help when you need us.

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  2. I will always miss you Diana. You were always there for me and I love you. My deepest sympathy to your family. You will now meet my beloved Kim. I will always treasure your friendship. We had a wonderful time on our cruise. My love to you always.

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  3. I will miss your sincere hugs when I saw you about. You were a great asset to W.D. Williams and the community at large. I love you.

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  4. Our sympathy goes to Debbie and all of Diane’s family. We have memories of Diane as a nice neighbor who was fun to be around. She will be missed.

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  5. I remember Diana as a beautiful girl from high school. I have a picture of Diana (1960’s) when she and I attended a birthday party of one of our class friends. To her family, my deepest sympathy.

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  8. We love Diana a great deal and shall miss her presence at Mountain Area Hospice. Our thoughts are with her family.

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  9. Diane and I were in the same class in High School. She was a beautiful and friendly young woman. My deepest sympathy to her Family and Friends.

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  10. Diana was a special person to me. I will always cherish her wonderful laugh. She will be missed. My deepest sympathy to her family.

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  11. Diane will be greatly missed by the community she so eagerly served and by her many friend who loved her and her wonderful sense of humor.

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  12. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Diana. Her friendship and love were totally honest and true. Her dedication for those who had less, was unwaivering. Brother Rufus sends his condolences. She will be greatly missed.

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  15. Debbie,

    I am sorry to hear about your mom. Nataleigh had said she was ill, and I had told Nataleigh to tell you I was sorry to hear it. Just keep strong and with time, it gets a little easier, she’s up there with Moma and Ama, so she is in great company
    Kelly

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  16. A great friend and supporter.
    Will miss her laughter and
    spirit of life. A wonderful
    person to work with at DMV.

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  17. Diana was a very special woman. A good friend and a strong supporter of the city of Asheville. She was a civic minded person that did the right thing! Always! She was a stanch Democrat and always worked for the betterment of the city!
    She will be missed! My heart goes out to her family and her very dear friends! I WANT HER CHILDREN TO KNOW THAT SHE WAS MUCH LOVED BY MANY PEOPLE. Sincerely, Joan Strandberg

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  18. She was my second grade teacher when i was 8 years old. I’m 21 now. Kind and understanding. She was special in many ways. She always knew me in public, even as i grew older. She taught me many things that won’t be forgotten. Thank you Mrs. Mooneyham for everything, I’ll miss you. God will take care of you now.I hope you can teach everyone in heaven all the wonderful things you taught me.

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