Elizabeth Dianne Carter
On the morning of July 05, 2026, Elizabeth Dianne Carter ended her pilgrimage on this side to go home with the Lord. This culminated her earthly life; a life which consisted of working diligently for the Kingdom.
Our beloved “Di” or “Lady Di” as we affectionately called her was born on March 23, 1954, in Martinsville, Virginia. She is the first of seven children born to the late Howard Carter Sr. and the late Evelyn Elizabeth Moorman-Carter.
In 1972, Dianne graduated from Laurel Park High School and went on to attend the National Business College. She worked at Express Scripts until her retirement.
Lady Di was born again when she received the Holy Ghost and baptized in the name of Jesus! Dianne was a part of Mount Olivet Apostolic Church under the leadership of the late Bishop Robert L. Kellam where she served in numerous capacities. Dianne later moved to Columbus Ohio and was a vital instrument within several ministries the Baptism Committee, Choir, Missionary Dept., Usher Board, Communion Committee and VBS, offering her servitude for many years. Lady Di was sanctified and filled with the Holy Ghost and loved to play the tambourine.
Dianne leaves to cherish her memories her two daughters Olisha Grey, Latorri DeRamus, one son in love Robert DeRamus, Two bonus daughters Tina Rispress, Columbus, Ohio and Hope Wallace Cincinnatti, Oh, one grandson Robert DeRamus Jr, one granddaughter Riley DeRamus all of Columbus, OH, one brother, Frederick (Pamla) Carter of Martinsville, two sisters, Debra Martin of Martinsville., and Ronda (Larry) Teague of Stoneville and A sister in love Frances Carter-Galloway She leaves four Aunts Selma Powell, Hildred Moorman, Senora Mahan, and Siberia Hairston, two uncles Bishop S.E. Saunders and Bishop Willie Taylor. Along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends. Special Friends Scott and Jacole Curry, Ernestine Peaks, Rispress family, Hattie Drummond, Freda Niblett and Mary Ross.
Dianne was proceeded in death by her Parents the Late Howard Carter Sr. and Evelyn Elizabeth Moorman-Carter, her brothers the late Bishop Christopher Carter and Howard Carter Sr. her sister Evangelist Donna Franklin, brother-in-love Pastor Darrel Franklin.
Lady Di was an extraordinary, loving and kind person. She will be greatly missed.
A graveside will be held on Friday, July 17, 2026, at 12:00 PM at Fair Haven Memorial Park with Pastor Courtney Stockton officiating. The family will receive friends at 1117 Stephens Street Martinsville, Virginia 24112, starting July 13, 2026, through July 15, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
*Obituary has kindly been submitted by the family.
Wright Funeral Service & Crematory is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.wrightfuneralservices.net.
