Marjorie J. (Harris) Diggs, 100, formerly of Worcester, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 22, 2021 in her home in Pembroke Pines, Florida. She was preceded in death by her husband John A. Diggs in 1989.
Marjorie was born in Edgeworth, Pennsylvania, on November 28, 1920, the daughter of the late Lewis N. Harris and Anna (McKamey) Harris. She graduated from Leetsdale High School, Leetsdale, Pennsylvania in 1940.
Marjorie was employed as a sales associate at RH White and Cherry & Webb department stores in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Upon retiring and relocating to South Florida, she began volunteer work at Broward County South Regional Library. She worked in the library’s gift shop for many years, where she was loved and appreciated by all the staff.
She was an active member of John Street Baptist Church in Worcester, Massachusetts under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Roosevelt Hughes, Jr. Once she relocated to Pembroke Pines, Florida, she attended Universal Truth Center, in Miami Gardens, Florida.
She enjoyed traveling immensely, reading, spending time with her great grandson and socializing with family and friends.
Marjorie leaves to cherish her memory, her daughter, Joan Doughty, her grandson, Zane D. Doughty, her great grandson, Zayden M. Doughty and a host of nieces, nephews and cherished friends.
Memorial Gathering to be held on Thursday, June 10, 2021 from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM, with Prayer Service and Tributes of a Lifetime at 5:00 PM at Boyd-Panciera University Drive Chapel, 1600 N. University Drive, Pembroke Pines, Florida.
For those who cannot attend the Prayer Service and Tributes of a Lifetime, the family is providing a live video stream of the service for family and friends to attend virtually at 5:00 PM on Thursday, June 10, 2021; This will be LIVE on the Boyd-Panciera Family Funeral Care Facebook page at: Hover & Click to the Right of the Arrow —> BOYD-PANCIERA FAMILY FUNERAL CARE FACEBOOK
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Nicole Blowe
May 29, 2021, 11:51 pm
I don’t think anyone but those who knew her understand how truly special this human being was. The light of the room, and the smile in our hearts. She took care of me as a child, and she never forgot me, she always considered me like one of her own grandkids.
I’ll miss you Aunt Marjie. When I see you again, have some apple juice waiting for me and we’ll catch up. ❤️🙏🏽
June Ambush
May 30, 2021, 12:03 am
I LOVE you My wonderful, loving, and BEST Godmother a Goddaughter could ever have in her life! You were always there for me Margie!! Your presence in my life and unconditional love for me was dearly cherished and embraced. I miss you so mych!! Your Spirit will always live in my heart!! I will stay close to Joan and Zane! I Love you – my Favorite Godmama!!! Love always! June
Kenny/Sandy Troy
May 30, 2021, 12:21 am
There are not enough words to describe your wonderful mother an what she meant to so many friends.
She was one of the pillars of society in our hometown, and many prayers go out to you and the rest of the family . She now rest In the Arms of our God, but our memories will keep her forever.
Nadine Roberts
May 30, 2021, 2:04 pm
I’m going to miss you my friend; our conversations over the phone meant a lot to me. Most importantly was my visit to see you over 10 years ago was the ultimate. Your son-in-law gave us a grand tour of the city which I appreciated. Thank you dear God for allowing our paths to cross🙏🏾😢♥️🥰
Pamela Jones
May 30, 2021, 7:38 pm
She was my friend and #Othermother. . . I was welcomed into her home at the age of 7; Joan was teaching me how to ride her English Racer that Saturday afternoon. She prepared fried chicken wings for dinner. I’ve loved them ever since.
The Diggs family has always been a part of my family. She was one of my grandmother Hazel’s ‘daughters’. We all love her very much and will miss her.
I am sending my love & prayers to ‘my sister’, Joan, who like her mom has always been so good to me & my family.
I am sending love & prayers to all of Mother Diggs’ family & friends. May God grant us all peace & understanding in this loss of such an amazing, loving, beautiful lady who had a fantastic sense of humor! I will miss you every day.
Jocelyn Ekeh
May 30, 2021, 8:58 pm
My deepest condolences! Mrs. Diggs was a great and dear friend to our family! She will be sorely missed. Please know we send healing and comforting prayers to you all at this sad time.🙏🏿😢
Edgar Tufts
June 5, 2021, 6:35 pm
RIP Ms D. You were a beacon shining a light on all of us. We’ll miss you.
Earline Wilson Randolph
June 7, 2021, 7:31 pm
I am so grateful to have known Aunt Margie, she was a very close friend of my mother Edith Wilson and she was apart of my entire life from early childhood to adulthood. She was kind and loving, caring and so supportive of me growing up. She was interested in my life and my family. She stayed connected to me in spite of the distance between us in where we lived. She called me many times and comforted me after my mother and father passed away and checked in on me. What a blessing to have had her in my life, I pray she is resting in peace, She will live on in spirit with everyone she touched in her lifetime here on earth. She has made a lasting impression on all who knew her.
My deepest sympathy to her family she has departed from here on earth.
Adlyn Tobias
June 10, 2021, 12:05 am
It was a blessing knowing margie
I first meet her at Walmart on university I would see this lady come through the door with such radiant smile and snow white hair I always admired her
One day my supervisor say to me that a customer was looking for me she siad I was her favorite cashier I say me he say yes them I look around the corner and there she was margie with that bueatiful smile
It was a blessing know her I no longer at Walmart but I keep in touch with her
On her 100 birthday I stop by to drop off some flowers and a fruit basket
I was to drop it off but she siad come in do I did every time I day I will be leaving she would say you didn’t have to leave because I am not running you do I stay over 2 hour with her
My time was well spent
I try to call several time when I could not hear from her I stop by to see her that is when I found out that she was sick
I am so bless to have spent time with you I love you
My condolences to her daughter and grandson and great-grand son
Rest in internal peace 🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️
Your were my favorite customer
R. I. P my friend
Your favorite cashier
Taryn
June 10, 2021, 1:21 am
She will always be my Aunt Margie. I felt her love and guidance from a little girls sitting on her mom and dad’s back porch until she passed. I remember when she lived in Worcester, Mass and I drove my two daughters there to spend time with Aunt Margie. She was over 70 but that didn’t stop her from taking us to Harvard Square and showing all of us a beautiful time. I love my Aunt Margie so much, Joanie and Zane too and I just praise God for having her be such an influential person in my life. Rest Aunt Margie for now you are Home. I love you. Taryn.
Claudia Cadavid
June 10, 2021, 8:17 pm
She is a beautiful soul now she can rest! I met her years ago at St. Boniface she was always so sweet will miss you dearly my friend.
With love
Claudia and family