Marie Darden Diggs

On November 24, 2025, Marie D. Diggs entered the arms of the Lord for her eternal rest. Marie was born on March 4, 1948, to thelate Louvenia B. Perry and Walter L. Darden,Sr. Marie graduated from John F. KennedyHigh School, Suffolk, Virginia. She retiredfrom Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth,Virginia. She was a faithful member ofCanaan Baptist Church, where she served onthe Welcome Committee, Pastor’s AideMinistry, and choir member.

She leaves to cherish her memory herchildren, Calvin Augustus Diggs, Jr. (Toni) andSonya Rene’e Diggs; her grandchildren,DeAngelo Diggs, Dante’ Diggs, JaNytaWorrell (Steve), Dalante’ Diggs, Jamel Diggs,Brandon Diggs, TaLeah Diggs, and CameronDiggs; one beloved aunt, Stella Powell; andher siblings, Geraldine Darden, Walter L.Darden, Jr. (Christine), Yvonne Vann, MacyDarden, and Shavior L. Darden (Wanda).

Marie will be remembered by a host ofnieces, nephews, cousins, extended family,and cherished friends who loved her dearly.

She was a woman of quiet strength, deeptenderness, and unwavering devotion to herfamily. Her life was a blessing, her memory a treasure.

A celebration of life will be held 1:00pm, Friday, December 12, 2025 at Canaan Baptist Church. Ms. Diggs will be laid to rest in the church cemetery. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home, Inc.