Diane Allen Jones

Life’s Legacy Diane Allen Jones, affectionately known as ‘Lady Dee’ and ‘Queen’ suddenly departed on Friday, October 24, 2025, at the age of 76. She was preceded in death by her mother, Alice Morgan Allen, and father, Luther Clarence Allen. Diane left us way too soon. A devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend, Diane lived a bold and beautiful life marked by family, friends, and fierce independence. She was a free spirit who lived life on her own terms. Born and raised in Richmond, Virginia, Diane accepted Christ at an early age at her family’s church home, Bethlehem Baptist Church. In later years, she found new fellowship and purpose within her New Kingdom Church family, where she served faithfully as a member of several ministries, including Ways and Means, Hospitality, Matthew 25 Outreach, and the Seniors Ministry. Whether giving motorcycle rides, camping at motorcycle roundups, driving friends to the store and doctor appointments, or preparing and delivering food to the sick and bereaved, Diane lived her faith through acts of service—showing up with compassion, strength, and her signature fiery spirit. Diane was a 1970 graduate of John F. Kennedy High School in Richmond, Virginia. She began riding motorcycles in her early twenties and never lost her love of her independence. Over the years, she owned several bikes and was an avid and respected member—and often an officer—of numerous motorcycle clubs. Diane was “large and in charge,” commanding attention wherever she went. Even as health Challenges eventually forced her to hang up her helmet, the spirit of the ride and the independence of the road never left her heart. A proud, dedicated, and hard worker, Diane retired after 30 years of service with the U.S. Postal Service. Because she cared for both people and purpose, she continued working part-time with several medical transport companies, where she met new friends who quickly became like family—joining a long list of lifelong companions who accepted her just the way she was. Diane was twice married and the deeply loved matriarch of her family. She leaves to cherish her memory three daughters, Dr. Kimberly Renee Allen, Audrey Carson Washington, and LeAngela Jones Baker, seven grandchildren, Allen K. Buansi, Esq., Erric Dreson Carson, Diara Renee King, DeManté E. Jones-Camper, Precious Anderson, Alonzo Anderson, Jr., and Malachi M. Baker, and five great-grandchildren, Ryder Marie, Zara, Zamira, Moses, and Isaiah—along with loving siblings, Antoinette Allen Edwards, Constance Allen Robertson, Aubrey Dorsey Allen, Sr., and Audrey Dora Clanton, along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and countless friends and neighbors. To know Diane was to love her. She lived life her way—full throttle and full-hearted. Her journey here has ended, but her light, laughter, and indomitable spirit will forever ride on in the hearts of those she touched.

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Diane Allen Jones

April 14, 1949 - October 24, 2025