Diana Faye Sipe Crump, 74, of New Market passed away on Saturday, January 7,
2023 at her daughter, Jackie's home.
She was born on October 28, 1948 in Harrisonburg and was the daughter
of the late Rudolph “Rudy” F. and Lillian “June” Peale Sipe.
Diana worked for her parents at the family business The Little Grill in
Harrisonburg. In the early 1980’s, she moved to New Market where she
owned and operated Hidden Acres Dairy farm for 20 years. Before joining
the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office, she worked with her mom, “June”
at the L & S Diner. Diana retired from the Rockingham County Sheriff’s
Office with 17 years of service. She was a member of the FOP Manuel
Trenary Lodge #13.
She loved gardening, reading books and keeping up with friends and family
on Facebook.
She is survived by a daughter, Jacqueline “Jackie” Crump Hardesty and
husband, Mike, of Linville, grandchildren, Justin Shirkey, who resided with
his grandma and their pets, a dog, Jaxx and a cat, Loki, Tyler Hardesty and
Rebecca Hardesty of Linville; a daughter, Becky Crump Bay and husband,
Patrick, of Golden, CO; a son, Michael Hughes and partner, Michael Quayle;
stepchildren, Tammy Wert of Las Vegas; Jim Crump and companion, Deb
Beal of New Market; Beth Crump of Golden, CO; a sister-in-law, Linda Sipe
of Anderson, SC and her children, Andrea McDaniel and husband, Ken, their
son, Zaine, Jennifer Chapman and husband Jason, their children, Ellie, Nala
and Avery; and Lindsay Sipe.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Larry A.
Sipe
A funeral service will be held 11 am, Friday, January 13, 2023 at the funeral
home with Dewey Ritchie officiating. Burial will follow at Eastlawn
Memorial Gardens.
In honor of her love for animals, contributions may be made to Danita Alt,
for her animal rescue efforts, 57 South Main Street, Suite 405,
Harrisonburg, VA 22801.
Condolences may be sent to the family by
visiting www.lindseyfuneralhomes.com.