Diana Washington Venters Obituary (2017)

Ms. Diana Washington Venters was born in Galveston, TX on March 31, 1964 to Mary Ann Jackson and Joseph Ruston Malveaux. She attended La Marque High School (Class of 1983) and Medvance Institute of Technology receiving a certification in Pharmacy Technology. Diana was a lifelong Home Health nurse working in different areas of the healthcare industry. She was recognized by the U. S. House of Representatives on July 26, 2007 by Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee for her commitment to helping others in the field of health care. She was a member of Progressive Baptist Church and baptized under Pastor M. C. Bridges. Diana was a member of the M & D Social Trail Riding Club. She enjoyed spoiling children, trail riding, cooking and traveling. She will be remembered for her smile, a heart of gold, loving every child she ever met, her lifelong service to the sick and disabled and being a GOOD OLE COUNTRY GIRL! Diana is preceded in death by her mother; stepfather, Percy Jackson and grandparents, Moses and Hazel Eldridge. Diana is survived by her father; stepmother, Dorothy Malveaux; children, Joseph Washington, Jamescia Owens, Marthel Venters and Marquita Venters; sisters, Evangeline Mullins (Patrick), Patricia Smith, Jeanetta Smith (Larry Herring), Michelle Williams (Iria), Erika Malveaux, Katina Scott, Karen Traylor (Kenneth), Ann Randle and Sharon Smith Holland; brother, Percy Wayne Smith; grandchildren, D'Heavon Richardson and Jaidyn Venters; devoted godbrother, Boris Trent Williams; special friend, Michael John and a host of godchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A memorial service will be held to celebrate her life on Sunday, November 26, 2017 at 2:00 pm. The service will be held at Bay Area Funeral Directors, 5410 FM 1765 (off Highway 3), Texas City, TX 77591. 409-933-4300. All memorials may be sent to the funeral home.