Barbara A. Diggs Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Barbara was born in Richmond, Virginia on May 20, 1940 to Robert and Dorothy Greene. She was a joyful person with a bright smile. Barbara is survived by her husband Tom, her grandson Tommy N. Diggs, one granddaughter and four great-grandchildren. Her siblings, (brother) Tui Monroe Muse, (sisters) Deloris, Juanita, Wanda, and Elizabeth (deceased) and her Aunt Vivian. Many nephews, cousins and friends. Her only son Thomas E. Diggs Jr. died March 2008. Barbara had a love for people. She loved to teach the Bible to anyone that would listen. Her love for Jehovah made her shine! She was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses on March 14, 1970 in Petersburg, VA at Peabody High School. She had many fine qualities as a person, including a great sense of humor. She loved to make people smile. After 28 years of serving our God Jehovah, her proudest moment was when her husband began to study the Bible. He got baptized and later became an Elder in the Christian Congregation. She was a loving wife of over 59 years. Barbara received her education mostly in the Alexandria City Public Schools. She graduated from Parker Gray High School June 1958 and Temple Business School in Washington D.C. In her secular pursuits, Barbara worked hard. The day after graduation she started to work for Dr. Newman C. Taylor DDS in Alexandria, VA. She also worked for Lawyer James Raby, then went to Melpar & Meloy labs where she stayed for nine years in Cancer Research as a Senior Biological Technician. She later began working with the Alexandria City Public Schools until she retired in 2003. She really enjoyed her stay with ACPS working in Human Resources as a Receptionist. From there she went to T.C. Williams and after that, she was the Admin Secretary to the principal at Charles Barrett Elementary. Her final position was back in Human Resources as Teacher Certification Specialist helping teachers to attain their Certification. She was always happy and proud to help everyone she met. Especially to be able to tell them about Jehovah and his promises.

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Barbara A. Diggs

December 25, 2019