Diane Stewart Lepley, 73, of Morgantown, formerly of Washington, D.C., passed away Monday, Oct. 23, 2023, at Mon Health Medical Center. She was born April 4, 1950, in Cooksville, Tenn., a daughter of the late Guy Harry and Patricia Ann (Groves) Stewart.
She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Morgantown. She received her English degree from the University of Illinois, master’s in English from West Virginia University and J.D. from George Washington University. She was a criminal attorney in the Washington, D.C., area before becoming a magistrate judge in the District of Columbia.
Diane is survived by her brother, Jeffrey Groves Stewart and his wife, Sandra; nephews, Troy Peter Stewart, Guy Samuel Stewart and his wife, Jaya, William Lee Stewart and his wife, Hayley; and sister-in-law, Heidi Stewart Gallegly and her husband, Tom Gallegly; great-niece, Jayana Heidi Judith Stewart.
In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by a brother, Thomas C. Stewart; nephew, Brandon Stewart; and ex-husband, John Lepley.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Thomas C. Stewart Scholarship Fund at Wesley United Methodist Church, 503 N. High St., Morgantown, WV 26505; or Brandon’s Helping Hands, c/o PACE Enterprises, 889 Mylan Park Lane, Morgantown, WV 26501.
Friends will be received at Wesley United Methodist Church, 503 N. High St., Morgantown, from 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28, until the time of the funeral service at 7 p.m. with the Rev. Martha Ognibene officiating. In keeping with her wishes, cremation will take place following the service. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hastings Funeral Home.
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