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Diana Wilder Obituary
BIG STONE GAP, VA – Diana Diets Wilder, 61, of Big Stone Gap, VA went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 27, 2023 at Holston Valley Medical Center after an extended battle with cancer.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Warren and Nancy Clark Diets of Big Stone Gap; sisters, Doris Frazier and Rita Diets; brother, Joe Diets and several nieces and nephew.
Surviving are one brother, Larry Diets; sisters, Linda Winton, Trina Diets, Sandra Marshall, Pat Hobbs, Deborah Ryan, Janice Helbert and Cathy Diets, and several nieces and nephews.
At Diana's request, a graveside service for family only will be conducted at Powell Valley Memorial Gardens on Friday, September 1, 2023 at 1:30 pm with Rev. Grayson Cothron officiating.
The family would like to express their sincere thanks and appreciation to a special niece, Rhonda Smither for her help with Diana's care at home and in the hospital.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the cancer organization/society of your choice.
Gilliam Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to serve the family of Diana Diets Wilder.
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Lynne Tull
August 31, 2023
Pat, Deb,Cathy and family. Sending prayers of comfort for you all during this time.
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