Diane B. Koonce

August 11, 1955 - December 28, 2020

Diane Bell Koonce answered the master's call on Monday December 28, 2020 at her home. Diane was born on August 11th, 1955 in Kinston, NC to Whit and Lottie Bell. She grew up in Lenior County and attended Adkin High School. Diane later moved to the Washington DC area and lived in Woodbridge, VA. Diane accepted the Lord Jesus as her personal savior in 1986 at Cornerstone Peaceful Bible Baptist Church in Maryland and was obedient to the call and was baptized at Peace Baptist Church in Washington DC. Diane enjoyed spending time with her family. She was light-hearted and loved to laugh and cut up with her sons. "Dee" was very fly, and young at heart. She always had a passion for fashion. She enjoyed watching African films and dance and enjoyed watching movies and laughing at Tik Tok videos Diane had a servants heart and loved pouring into the lives of her friends and family. Diane had two sons, Shervecchio Koonce Sr. (LaTonya) and Ramuelle Koonce Sr. Diane was proceeded in death by her husband Lloyd B. Koonce, both parents Whit and Lottie Bell. and sister Ella Jones. Diane was survived by her two sons, Sherevecchio Koonce Sr. (LaTonya) of GA, and Ramuelle Koonce Sr. of VA., four grandchildren Brianna, Elijah, Shervecchio Jr., and Ramuelle Jr., three siblings Aline Walters, Alice Moore, Lottie Muhammad, and her honorary brother Gary Coletrane along with a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. There will be a Public viewing on Friday January 8, 2021 from 5PM until 7PM at Fonville & Dove Mortuary Kinston NC. A PRIVATE funeral service will be held on Saturday January 9, 2021 at New Hope Church Ministries in Kinston NC at 1PM. Due To COVID - 19 restrictions, MASK must be worn at the Public viewing and at the Service. Temperatures will be checked and Hands will be sanitized!!!!!