- Collection:
- African American Funeral Programs from the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System
- Title:
- A celebration of life for Sis. Margaret V. Diggs, sunrise, September 30, 1937, sunset, April 8, 2008, Monday, April 14, 2008, 12:00 noon, Mount Calvary Baptist Church, 1260 Wrightsboro Road, Augusta, Georgia, Reverend Clyde Hill, Sir., pastor, officiating
- Date of Original:
- 2008-04-14
- Subject:
- Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Augusta
Mourning customs--Georgia--Augusta
Funeral service--Georgia--Augusta
Genealogy
African American women--Georgia--Augusta--History--21st century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Augusta--History--21st century
African Americans--Georgia--Augusta--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Richmond County, Augusta, 33.47097, -81.97484
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Program for the April 14, 2008 funeral of Margaret Virginia Curry Diggs. Funding for this project provided by Georgia HomePLACE, a unit of the Georgia Public Library Service.
- Local Identifier:
- Folder-D-0051
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:dlg_fpro_diggsmargaretvirginiacurry20080414
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_fpro_diggsmargaretvirginiacurry20080414
- Language:
- eng
- Bibliographic Citation (Cite As):
- Cite as: [title of program], Eula M. Ramsey Johnson Memorial Funeral Program Collection, Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System System, as presented in the Digital Library of Georgia.
- Extent:
- 3 pages
- Original Collection:
- Eula M. Ramsey Johnson Memorial Funeral Program Collection, Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System, Augusta, Georgia
- Holding Institution:
- Augusta-Richmond County Public Library
- Rights:
-
A CelebrationofjCife
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Sis. Margaret V. Twiggs
SUNRISE September 30, 1937
SUNSET April 8, 2008
Monday, April 14, 2008 12:00 Noon
Mount Calvary Baptist Church
1260 Wrightsboro Road Augusta, Georgia
Reverend Clyde Hill, Sr., Pastor - Officiating
Obituary
Mrs. Margaret Virginia Diggs was born on September 30, 1937 to the late Albeit and Elizabeth Currv. She was educated in the Richmond County School System and was a 1956 graduate of Lucy C. Laney High School.
She was baptized at an early age and joined Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in 1956. She was a long time dedicated member of the E.A. Moss Gospel Choir and later became a member of the Senior Choir. She was also a member of the September Birth Month Club. Margaret loved to sing and enjoyed sharing her talent with her church family and friends.
On December 21, 1957, she married her lifelong companion and friend Joseph Diggs, Sr. During her marriage, she was able to travel all over the world to places such as: Hawaii, California, and Japan through the various LIS Army assignments of her husband.
Margaret (or Bve as she was affectionately known by her closest family and friends) was a strong Christian woman who found her greatest joy in her children. She often sang songs to them as her wav o f practicing for her many solos as a member of the E.A. Moss Choir. She found extreme joy in attending all of her children's events, be it sporting events or musical recitals over the years. She was an avid football and basketball fan and loved to watch her son Bubba during his years as a collegiate football player. Margaret raised her children in church and that is where you would always find them, bv her side.
Her employment history includes: University of Georgia Extension Services where she spent three years as a social worker. Her love for children was fulfilled when she joined the staff at Tabernacle Child Development Center where she spent nearly 31 years as a pre-school teacher. Mrs. Diggs touched many lives as an educator. People would often seek Mrs. Diggs' guidance and wisdom when seeking care for their children.
She leaves to mourn: a husband, Joseph Diggs, Sr., Augusta, Georgia; two daughters, Beverly Bern; Duluth, Georgia and Jocelyn Diggs, Lawrenceville, Georgia; two sons, Joseph "Bubba" (Nadine) Diggs, North Augusta, South Carolina and William Diggs, Miami, Florida; Future Son-in-law, Martin Haves, Lawrenceville, Georgia; five grahdchildfeh," Dre'w Diggs, Pembroke Pines, Florida, Gourgous Berry, Duluth, Georgia, Dominique Diggs, Pembroke Pines, Florida, Jazmine and Jada Diggs, Both o f North Augusta, South Carolina; .one brother, Marvin (Harriett) 'Curry, Augusta, Georgia; one sister, Patricia Powe, El Paso, Texas; a long time friend Doris Isom, Augusta, Georgia, and a host of devoted nieces, nephews, relatives, and loyal friends.
ActivePallbearers
Darryl Carpenter
Troy Carpenter
Karl Curry Joshua Diggs Julius Doggett, III
Roosevelt Isom, Jr. Bobby Jackson
Honorary Pallbearers
Senior Choir September Birth month Fellowship Group Class o f 1956 Lucy C. Laney High School
"\fou Wonder
You wonder why I went away A nd didn't say, "Good-bye"
I couldn't bear to tell you For it hurts to see you ciy My ship came in early that morning A nd Oh! Wlmt a beautiful sight to see The captain was K ing Jesus A nd he softly beckoned me
I ran the leeway A nd fell down a t H is feet H e took me in His aim s A nd then I knew my rest was complete
Acknowledgements
For all the kindness you have shown during the loss of our
loved one, we thank you very much. For friendship's
healing touch, with gratitude our hearts are full; words
cannot convey the tender thoughts and kindness we hold
for you today v
- The Family
W. H. Mays Mortuary
"Professional Sendee A Family Tradition Since 1922" 1221 James Brown Boulevard Augusta, Georgia 30901 "(706) 722-6401