Diana Jean Crites, age 69 of Moorefield, WV, passed away Saturday afternoon, October 8, 2022 at her residence with
her family at her side. Born on March 30, 1953 in Elkins, WV, she was a daughter of Ocie Lillian Vandevender
Thompson and the late Bruce Robert Thompson. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a brother,
Carroll Bruce Thompson.
Diana graduated Harman High School in 1973 and later that same year moved to Rig, WV, where she began a family,
then later in the 2000's moved to Moorefield. She was a fun-loving person and a caring person always willing to help
others, which landed her a career with the Hardy County Committee on Ageing where she worked many years as a
home maker aid. She also loved farming, especially raising baby calves. She also enjoyed cooking , baking and
canning. Diana made many friends over the years and loved to be with her friends and family telling jokes and
stories. She will be missed by everyone who's heart she touched.
Surviving is a son, Christopher (Shelby) Crites of Petersburg, WV; grandchildren, Chad Ritchie and daughter Lexi of
Cumberland, MD, Brad (Brianna) Ritchie and daughters Kayla & Nova and son, Maverick of Cumberland, MD,
Michelle (Derek) Auville and children, Troy, Tucker, Tyler & Tia of Petersburg, WV; the father of her son and best
friend, Allen L. Crites of Rig, WV; siblings, Bill Thompson, David Thompson, Kenneth (Virginia) Thompson, Barbara
(Eddie) Worden and Linda Thompson of Sully, WV, Donna (John) Crickard of Elkins, WV, Stella (Kenneth) Harvey
of Buckhannon, WV and Steven (Patricia) Thompson of Lanville, WV; her two fur babies; numerous nieces and
nephews and a special friend, Mary Hawk.
Diana’s wish to be cremated has been honored and a celebration of life will be held in Red Creek, WV at a later date.
Fraley Funeral Home