Diane Vasser Obituary

Diane Baker Vasser

January 10, 1942 － February 12, 2024

Franklin － Diane Baker Vasser, 82, passed away on February 12, 2024 in her home with family by her side.  Born in Portsmouth and raised Colerain, NC, she was a daughter of the late George Lloyd Baker and Juanita Phelps Baker.  She was also predeceased by two brothers, Carroll and David Baker, and a daughter-in-law, Laura Bowen.

Diane was a graduate of Colerain High School, a former employee of the Dept. of Agriculture and retired from the Dept. of Corrections where she was secretary for the warden.  She was a member of Burdette Baptist Church.

Left to cherish her memory is her husband 38 years, Roger Thomas Vasser; two sons, Ralph Chappell, Jr. and Timmy Chappell; a special grandson, Austin Chappell and six other grandchildren; and a dear friend Berdie Duck.

Services will be held at a later date.  The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Burdette Baptist Church, 35490 Burdette Rd., Franklin, VA 23851.

The family would like to thank Gentiva Hospice Care employees, Traci and Towyna, for the wonderful and kind care they showed her.  There are no two better people for the job.

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory － Franklin on Feb. 15, 2024.

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See also: 
1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/Diane-Vasser
2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/diane-vasser-obituary?id=54380866

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### Narrative summary of the obituary

Diane Baker Vasser, 82, passed away on 12 February 2024 at home in Franklin. Born in Portsmouth and raised in Colerain, NC, she was a Colerain High School graduate. Diane worked for the Dept. of Agriculture and retired from the Dept. of Corrections as a warden's secretary. She was a Burdette Baptist Church member.

### Narrative summary of funeral services

Services for Diane Baker Vasser were to be held at a later date. The family suggested memorial donations to Burdette Baptist Church, 35490 Burdette Rd., Franklin, VA 23851, in lieu of flowers. No specific burial details were provided in the obituary.

### The Edited Obituary

Diane Baker Vasser

January 10, 1942 February 12, 2024

Franklin  Diane Baker Vasser, 82, passed away on 12 February 2024 in her home with family by her side. Born in Portsmouth and raised in Colerain, NC, she was a daughter of the late George Lloyd Baker and Juanita Phelps Baker. She was also predeceased by two brothers, Carroll and David Baker, and a daughter in law, Laura Bowen.

Diane was a graduate of Colerain High School, a former employee of the Dept. of Agriculture and retired from the Dept. of Corrections where she was secretary for the warden. She was a member of Burdette Baptist Church.

Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 38 years, Roger Thomas Vasser; two sons, Ralph Chappell, Jr. and Timmy Chappell; a special grandson, Austin Chappell and six other grandchildren; and a dear friend Berdie Duck.

Services will be held at a later date. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Burdette Baptist Church, 35490 Burdette Rd., Franklin, VA 23851.

The family would like to thank Gentiva Hospice Care employees, Traci and Towyna, for the wonderful and kind care they showed her. There are no two better people for the job.

### Vital Statistics Summary

| Name    | Diane Baker Vasser            |
|---------|-------------------------------|
| Age     | 82                            |
| Birth   | 10 January 1942; Portsmouth   |
| Death   | 12 February 2024; Franklin    |

### Table of Relationships

| Name                    | Relationship                | Residence                     |
|-------------------------|-----------------------------|-------------------------------|
| Diane Baker Vasser      | Decedent                    | Franklin, VA                  |
| Roger Thomas Vasser     | Spouse                      | Unknown                       |
| George Lloyd Baker      | Predeceased Parent          | --                            |
| Juanita Phelps Baker    | Predeceased Parent          | --                            |
| Ralph Chappell, Jr.     | Child                       | Unknown                       |
| Timmy Chappell          | Child                       | Unknown                       |
| Austin Chappell         | Grandchild                  | Unknown                       |
| Carroll Baker           | Predeceased Sibling         | --                            |
| David Baker             | Predeceased Sibling         | --                            |
| Laura Bowen             | Predeceased Daughter-in-law | --                            |
| Berdie Duck             | Friend                      | Unknown                       |

### Other Relevant Information

1. Diane was born in Portsmouth and raised in Colerain, NC.
2. She was a graduate of Colerain High School.
3. Diane was a former employee of the Dept. of Agriculture.
4. She retired from the Dept. of Corrections where she was secretary for the warden.
5. She was a member of Burdette Baptist Church.
6. Gentiva Hospice Care employees, Traci and Towyna, provided care for Diane.

### Publication Details

| Place    | Name                              | Date                      |
|----------|-----------------------------------|---------------------------|
| Franklin | Wright Funeral Home and Crematory | Thursday 15 February 2024 |