Diana Sloane Davis Obituary in Steelton at Major H. Winfield Funeral Home

Obituary For Diana Sloane Davis

Diana Davis, 69, daughter of the late Roberta J. Pearson Sloane and Clarence Beatty, was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Diana was educated in the Steelton Public School system and attended Harrisburg Area Community College majoring in Business Management.

Diana began working for the Federal Government at the Mechanicsburg Navy Depot in 1973. She was a dedicated employee until her retirement as a Contract Specialist in 2011 after completing 38 years of service.

After enlisting in the Army Reserves in 1974, Diana became the First Black Female to be promoted to the ranks of Sergeant First Class and First Sergeant of the 453d Finance and Accounting Unit. Diana retired from the U. S. Army Reserves as a First Sergeant with twenty 21 years of service and is a decorated Desert Storm Veteran.

Diana Joined Elkdom at the young age of 11, initiated into the JR Excelsior Temple #21. In 1973 (age 19) was transferred to Cyrenus Temple #75 Steelton, PA and joined the Charles P. McClane Marching Unit. She held various offices in both organizations. She is a Past Daughter Ruler of the Temple and was currently the Treasurer. She also belongs to Keystone Council and is a Past Loyal Daughter Ruler and Council Queen and was currently the Loyal Daughter Ruler; received her Past State President Honors in 1977 and became a member of the Past State Presidents Club and is also a past Recording and Assistant Financial Secretary; Past Recording Secretary and current Treasurer of the Charles P. McClane Shrine Fez Club #156; received her Past Grand Daughter Ruler Honors in 1996 in Louisville, KY and became a member of the National Past Grand Daughter Ruler’s Circle #1 and now belongs to the Bertha Allen Past Grand Daughter Ruler’s Circle as the current Recorder. She is a Past 2nd State Vice President and Financial Secretary of the Pennsylvania State Association of the I.B.P.O.E. of W. She served thirteen (13) years as a Grand District Deputy for the Grand Temple. She also holds memberships in the following organizations - American Legion Post #733 (Adjutant); American Business Women’s Association; Life Time and Gold Plus Member of Blacks In Government, ALLMECH Chapter President and the Naval Sea Logistics Center Toastmasters Club; Deborah Grand Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, Inc., PHA, PA, Deborah Grand Chapter Queen (2019, 2021, 2022); she is a Past Worthy Matron of Esther Chapter No. 1, Fifth District Treasurer, Amaranth Peace Court No. 3; Royal Perfect Matron of Princess Cyrene Court No. 14 and a member of Harrisburg Assembly No. 50 Order of the Golden Circle.

In her leisure she enjoyed watching her beloved Philadelphia Eagles and watching her grandchildren play football, basketball and dance.

In holy matrimony, she married the love of her life, Edmund J Davis from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on June 20, 1998.

She accepted Jesus Christ as her personal savior and since 1966 was a member of New Hope Living Baptist Church, now Pastored by Reverend William Rucker.

On Thursday, January 11, 2024 Diana unexpectedly transitioned from this earthly life into eternal life at the UPMC Harrisburg Hospital.

Diana was preceded in death by her parents Roberta J. Pearson Sloane and Clarence Beatty; her sister, Sharon Sloane; granddaughter, Lexi Ann; stepdaughter, Tamika O’Neal and great granddaughter, Egypt.

Cherishing their memories of Diana are her husband, Edmund; her 4 sons, Terence Sloane Sr, Darrell O’Neal, Duane O’Neal-Sloane, Sr. and James O’Neal-Sloane, Sr.; her daughter, Jennifer Sloane Montgomery (Robert); her 2 brothers, Shedrick Sloane and Rodger Hines; her sisters, Dale Scott (Joseph), Angela Preston and Avis Wallace (Daniel), all of Harrisburg; her father-in-law, Gerald Davis (Diana); her brothers-in-law, Garrett (Ivee), Jarrett and Todd Davis of Pittsburgh; her sister-in-law, Kattie Davis of Rhode Island; her godson, Naquan Durham of Harrisburg; 26 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; numerous uncles, aunts, cousins and other extended family and friends.

Her life will be celebrated with a viewing, visitation and Elk and Order of Eastern Star Services on Thursday, January 25, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary of The First Baptist Church of Steelton and Funeral Services at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 26th in the Sanctuary of The First Baptist Church of Steelton, 1850 S. 19th Street, Harrisburg with viewing and visitation from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. and burial at the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.

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Randy Webb sent Red and White Floor Basket for Diana Sloane Davis - January 25, 2024

From Grandma Elva Webb and uncles.

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Stephanie lyons sent The Peace Lily for Diana Sloane Davis - January 25, 2024

Although I could not be with you all today know I am sending heartfelt condolences. Love Stephanie

Rest in Peace and my condolences to the family. I Grew up with the family and Diane was very close to my sister Betty. She was always a beautiful person.

Ed you and your family have my deepest condolences. She was a wonderful person who will be missed. May God be with you and your family during this time.

May Diana forever rest in peace as a Queen with our Heavenly Father.

Alpha J. Jordan,🇯🇴 PGWM

I am sending my condolences and deepest sympathies to the family of Diana Davis. I have known that family for a long time. She will be missed by a lot of people. She had that real soft voice but firm.
Bernice (McClure) Williams & Family

My deepest sympathy to the family. She was a sweet an kind person. I will miss her Patricia Gray

To Mr.Terrance Sloane and siblings. May God comfort your hearts, fill your souls with hope,and bring you wisdom and strength to guide you through this difficult time. With Love and compassion, Fr:Grandma Elva Webb and uncles.

My Condolences to the family, may the Lord be with you during your hour of bereavement to comfort you and keep you . Sharing in your loss. " A Beautiful flower picked from the garden." Sister Lorrie Drew- DeBose P.W.M No. 36

Lorrie Drew-DeBose

My condolences and prayers to the family. Ms Diana I am blessed to have known you in the time given. I appreciate our conversation we had on the phone. You encouraged me as a mother and a woman and for that I am forever grateful! You are a real one Queen❤️

My heartfelt prayers go out to PWM Davis family, friends and our Phamily we've truly lost a GEM. Diana was a blessing to all she encountered I will personally remember her smile she could light up a room. Rest in heavenly peace Queen job well done. ~PWM Wanda Harris-Porter, #84

To Diana's family: May God surround you with love and strength at this difficult time. Diana was always a joy to be around. Always smiling, always helping, and always a true Queen. She will be missed and know that she was truly loved.
Daiquiri Robinson, Royal Grand Associate Conductress Esther Grand Court, Ladies of the Circle of Perfection

Daiquiri Robinson

To the Family of Ladydi, She will truly be missed . All the years we traveled together were simply the best. I will miss your personality. If you could help somebody as you traveled along the way your living wasn't in vain. I still can't believe it, but, Almighty God was ready for a beautiful flower in his garden. You ran a race and made it successful. Sleep on: Dear Friend

R.I.P. Ms Diana. Thank you for embracing me and my son. It was an honor to have met you after all of the conversations. My condolences and prayers to the family. She was definately an angel here on earth.

Condolence and Blessings to the family. Diana was a very nice and sweet lady. You will be missed by everyone. Worshipful Master Ronald E Slade Paxton Lodge #16 Steelton, Pa.

RIP Loyal Daughter Ruler Diana Davis you will be Miss 🙏💟🙏🙏🙏 prayers going up for family 🙏🙏🙏

My condolences to the family and I will keep you in my prayers. Love Andrea (Angie)Brice.

My condolences to the family. I will keep you in my prayers ❤️🙏

Queen Diana,I know how you LOVED your chapter and District. The works you have done speak for themselves. You will be truly missed. Rest well! 🙌🏽 Prayers of Comfort and Strength for the family,those who loved her and were loved by her 🙌🏽

To the family of Diana no words can express the sadness I feel right now the great times we had going to miss you but rest assured you are in the mighty hands of God R.I.P Dt Barbara McClain

I am so sorry for your loss.Diane was such an amazing person and friend from the West Side who I knew for over 50 years. I'm blessed to see her at our 50th high school reunion. We danced..laughed..hugged and had so much fun before I returned to Houston. Praying for the family during this difficult time. Stella Drayton

Avis, I was surprised to see that Diana gained her wings, many Blessings to you and your family! Lucille Ray

To the family, I want to express my sincere condolences and prayers. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord !!

Sincere and heartfelt condolences from ALL of the Bowman sisters. May all of your wonderful memories cause your hearts to smile and bring you joy. KN

Beverly Bowman Thomas

Share a Memory? Too many to share, too many tears would flow and I know how much you liked to tease me about crying... I'll just the same words I ended our last conversation, "I love you"

My deepest sympathy to my extended family. No words can express this sudden loss.
Wanda

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