Diane A. VanWright

August 10, 1943 - September 6, 2019

Diane Alleana Smith Van Wright, age 76, formerly of Bristol, PA went home to be with our Lord on Friday, September 6, 2019. Diane was the oldest daughter of two born in the union of Thomas Smith and Evelyn Carrie Harrell. She was raised in Burlington New Jersey where she attended high school. She met her husband, Albert L. Van Wright Sr., while attending Burlington High School. They married in November 1959. Two children were born from this union, Albert Jr, the eldest child known as “Kumba” predeceased; and, one daughter, April Lynn Van Wright. Diane was known as the friendly teller who worked at PNB Bank on Racliffe Street before retiring due to illness. She had a love for handling money and cherished her job. Diane Van Wright was very outgoing, jovial person who loved bingo and loved games of chance. But, her first love was her husband and the well being of her children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Albert L. Van Wright Sr, her son, Albert “Kumba” Jr., her father Thomas Smith and her mother Evelyn Carrie Harrell, and one sister Lillie Mae. She is survived by her daughter April Lynn Van Wright & Kelvin Johnson, husband. She leaves to mourn her passing her three grandsons Brian Jr., Brandon and Brahin raised as her children; Hiliary Fitzgibbons, granddaughter and Ryan grandson; her special nephew and nieces: John Smith, Cassandra Smith and Angie Long; 3 brother-in-laws Robert, Wayne and Clarence; and 1 sister-in-law, Evangelist Drucilla Van Wright. She leaves a host of great grandchild and 2 great great grandchildren. She also left behind many cousins and faithful and loyal friends. Family and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Monday, September 16 from 10-11AM at Bethel AME Church 254 Wood St. Bristol, PA. A service will immediately follow at 11AM and Interment in Bristol Cemetery.