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Diane P. Allen-Copeland
1951 - 2025
BORN
1951
DIED
2025
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Diane Allen-Copeland Obituary
In God's infinitive wisdom called home his sweet angel, Mrs. Diane Patricia Allen-Copeland. She was born on October 24, 1951 in Petersburg, VA to the late Frank L. Allen, Sr. and Dora Starling-Allen. At a young age, she joined Good Shepherd Baptist Church and was baptized under the leadership of Reverend Thomas.
The family resided in The Delectable Heights Community. Her church and schools were within walking distance, relatives were close by, and Johnny Byrd's corner store was the hot spot. She was enrolled at Wyche's Kindergarten and Daycare, followed by Virginia Avenue Elementary School and was a proud member of the Historic Peabody High School Class of 1969.
Diane was employed for more than 25 years with Phillip Morris USA in Richmond, VA, until her retirement. From there, she set a goal to enjoy life. She began to travel, shopping became her hobby, and she was all so wiling to share her very direct words of encouragement to say the least. During her retirement, she became a staple in the Matoaca Manor Community. She often supported her community and kept a watchful eye on all of the neighborhood children who referred to her as, "Ma Copeland".
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her namesake niece, "Lil" Diane Allen.
She is survived by three sons, Derrick C. Copeland, Sr,, (Tara), Germell L. Copeland, and Clinta T. Copeland; one brother, Mr. Frank L. Allen, Jr.; grandchildren, Derrick Jr, Samantha, Tajon, Kemari, Destiny, Tre, and Talaiya; step-daughter, Nicole Henley and her children, Tynique, De'Sean, Jazmine, Jayvien; one nephew, Frank L. Allen III (Ashley); two nieces, Ebony Allen and Essence Allen; two loyal and affectionate younger cousins, Felicia Burnette and Deborah Williams; devoted friends, Ms. Patricia Diane Greenhill, Ms. Sandra Mason and Ms. Nancy Wyatt; and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends too many to list. Lastly but not least, Diane is survived by her life long and most devoted friend, Mr. Melton Cutler, Sr.
Service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, September 2, 2025, in the Chapel of J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, the Rev. Barry O. Brown, Sr., eulogist. The interment to follow at Dinwiddie Memorial Park.
J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, watch the funeral services live online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
Memories and Condolences
for Diane Allen-Copeland
katrina greenhill
September 2, 2025
Diane so will love by the Greenhill's Family! Forever Love..
Jacqueline Harper
September 1, 2025
May God bless the family and Class of 1969 with comfort and peace in knowing that Diane's memories will ever live on in our hearts.
Minister Jacqueline Myrick Harper
Delilah Walker
September 1, 2025
Sorry to hear of your transitioning Diane,May you find peace in our Father's infinite Mercy and Grace...I will always remember our walks to Peabody High School ,to School and back home...sending my heart felt condolences to your family...rest in peace classmate, class of 1969,
LION STRONG
Geraldine Felder Stewart
September 1, 2025
Our sincere condolences to the Copeland and Allen family. May the memories you cherish today bring you strength tomorrow! Diane was always willing to stand in the gap and pray for others as well as her own. With the Love of God and support of family and friends, bless and sustain you during this difficult time. She will truly be missed. Her prayer partners, Sister Pat and Gerry.
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Tonda Allen
August 31, 2025
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Diane Smith
August 31, 2025
Rest in Heaven Diane my classmate of Peabody High School. My condolences to her family.
Beatrice Johnson
August 31, 2025
Rest In Peace my FRIEND since High School. We didn't see each other often but when we did it was just like old times. My condolences to the family.
August 31, 2025
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Brittany Harris
August 30, 2025
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. I love you Ma CC!
Patricia Greenhill
August 30, 2025
To My Sister, Diane - Rest In Peace. You fought a good fight. We love you. But God loves you best. Pat, Diane and Celestine
Tracie Tann
August 29, 2025
Diane affectionately known as “Momma Di or Lady Di.” She was a loving, well dressed, direct speaker, who loved to encourage and see the best in people. I always enjoyed our “Ladies Outings” going shopping, out to eat and long conversations about life. God decided to stop your suffering and call you home. My prayers are with your “Boys”, family and friends. Praying unconditional love, peace, understanding, forgiveness and happiness will be amongst the family. Lady Di wear your crown❤ Always Loved and Never Forgotten❤
Saundra Mason
August 29, 2025
With deepest sympathy to Dereck (Stacy),Germel and Clinta
Peace,love and happiness is waiting for your mom in God's garden.
Rest in peace my friend
Pat, Diane & Celestine
Patricia Greenhill
August 29, 2025
To My Sister, Diane, Rest in Peace. You fought a good fight. We love you. But God loves you best. Pat, Diane and Celestine.
Letitia Massenberg
August 28, 2025
Diane was a great down to earth woman who loved God and family it was a great and wonderful experience of knowing her she ran her race and now she has gone to see the king be blessed my friend see you on the other side ❤ beloved ❤
Bob Jones Jones
August 28, 2025
May God bless the family
Aiketa Watts
August 28, 2025
In Loving Memory of Aunt Diane
We are deeply saddened by the passing of our beloved Aunt Diane Copeland. Her warmth, wisdom, and unwavering love touched all who knew her. We hold her memories dear and remember the countless lives she touched with grace and kindness.
On behalf of niece Aiketa Watts and the entire Copeland Family, we extend our heartfelt condolences to all who mourn her loss. May you find comfort in knowing she is at peace, and may her legacy continue to shine through each of us.
Rest in Peace, Aunt Diane. We Love You Always...
My heart was sadden Tuesday, may the grace of God that you had transition I got silence because I just couldn´t believe it. I send my deepest condolences to my family that our love one will truly be miss by all of us. I pray that God give us strength wher
Evangelist Vanessa Kershaw Little
August 28, 2025
To my family weeping may come in the morning but joy cometh in the morning. Send my deepest condolences to my family, I’m praying that the Lord our God give us strength when we are weak. Cousin Diane will miss but never forgotten.
Nancy Pride
August 28, 2025
My condolences to the Copeland family
Jackie Stephenson
August 27, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Charlotte Anderson
August 27, 2025
Prayers to the family and friends of Diane.
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