Diane Theresa Manges, 71, of Partlow, VA passed away January 12, 2014 at Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center in Fredericksburg, VA. She was born March 2, 1942 in Washington, D.C. Diane was raised in Lothian, and attended Owensville Elementary and Southern High School. She married Allen L. Manges on November 6, 1955 and they lived in Lothian until moving to Virginia in 1996. Diane was a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker, and was also employed as a cook in food services and catering in Washington, D.C. In her retirement, she raised poodles as a hobby. She was a former member of the Professional Breeders Association. She enjoyed vacationing to her home in Florida where she was fond of the beach and palm trees. She also enjoyed shopping and wildlife.

Diane was preceded in death by her mother, Margaret Beall, and granddaughter Stephany Parnell. She is survived by her loving husband Allen L. Manges, and children Debra Lynn “Debbie” Carter and husband Joseph of Huntingtown, Patsy Ann Burroughs and husband Wayne of Lusby, Joseph F. Estep and wife Carrie of North Beach, and Donna M. Parnell and husband William of Stafford, VA. Also surviving are grandchildren Crystal Greathouse, Charles Owen, Michael Greathouse, Diana Estep, Josh Carter, and Brittany Carter, three great-grandchildren and a brother Ronnie Beall of Lothian.