Diane Bosher Harris

She was born on June 26, 1946, in Richmond, Virginia, and was preceded in death by her husband of 32 years, Thomas "Tom" C. Harris, III.

She is survived by her daughters Sherry Gatewood LeMay and her husband Mike, and by Jennifer Gatewood Raymond and her husband, Jamie. Diane is also survived by three grandsons - Carter Raymond, Owen Raymond, and Caden Raymond; a nephew, Todd Bosher, and several maternal cousins.

She was the daughter of the late Alton and Gertrude Bosher, sister to the late Alton "Chuck" Bosher, Jr. and former wife to Howard "Pete" Gatewood.

Mrs. Harris graduated from Longwood University with a degree in English and Public Speaking, and received an Outstanding Alumna Award. While at Longwood, Diane became a member of Pi Delta Epsilon, the honorary journalism society. After graduating from Longwood in three years, she began teaching at George Wythe High School in Richmond, and later taught at Hermitage High School in Henrico County. For three years, Diane was a legal assistant with Hunton and Williams Law Firm in Richmond. Returning to teaching, Diane taught English at Manchester High School in Chesterfield County for 23 years, and concurrently coached Forensics for 12 years. During that time, she was honored as a Manchester High School Teacher of the Year and recognized several times in Who’s Who Among American Teachers. In retirement, Mrs. Harris worked for eight years in the development and implementation of the online English program for Chesterfield County Public Schools. She was instrumental in beginning the Manchester High School Retiree lunch group which expanded into a support group for the high school, contributing to various programs. Being a Silver Sister in Delta Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa, an international honorary organization for women educators, kept her busy with altruistic projects.

Diane was an avid bridge player with ladies whom she had known for almost forty years. She enjoyed traveling throughout the United States and visited all but six; eventually traveling to England, Scotland, and Wales. Socializing with friends, playing bridge, reading, and shopping filled much of her spare time before Covid. During and after the pandemic, Diane enjoyed making greeting cards. Most of all, Diane relished spending time with her family whom she treasured. Caden, her youngest grandson, was a devoted caregiver to Diane in her final years.

Interment is at Amelia Veteran’s Cemetery and a memorial service will be held at 11am on July 6, 2024, at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church in Midlothian, where she was a member.

Contributions can be made in her memory to The New Community School, Richmond, VA or to Riverside School, Bon Air, VA.