PATRICIA J. "PAT" DIGGS
PATRICIA J. "PAT" DIGGS
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RICHMOND, VA — Patricia "Pat" J. Diggs passed away on March 20, 2013. She was raised in Greensboro, N.C. and moved to Richmond 1954. She is survived by her devoted husband of 58 years, Braden Diggs; two children, A. Braden Diggs III and his wife, Theresa, and Lauri Diggs Rawson, who was her caregiver after her husband, Ted L. Rawson, passed away; two beloved grandchildren, Brad Diggs IV and Kaitlyn Diggs; a brother, Walter "Bud" Vance Joyce Jr. and his wife, Ann. She never met a stranger and therefore leaves behind many friends. Pat attended VCU in 1954, where she met her husband. She was a member of Salisbury Presbyterian Church, James River Woman's Club, Bon Air Woman's Club and the Midlothian Woman's Club. She and her husband worked with the founders of the Chesterfield Jaycees. One of her favorite projects was volunteering ,with her daughter ,in the emergency room of Johnson-Willis Hospital, which she enjoyed for many years. The family will receive friends 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26, at Bliley's-Central 3801 Augusta Ave., Richmond, VA 23230.
There will be a private family service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Dannny Thomas PL., Tenn 38105 or a charity of your choice.
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Jimma Attaway
March 28, 2013
I enjoyed knowing Pat through mutual friends, and always appreciated her quick wit and engaging smile. She was so full of fun and energy and I know she will be missed by her loving family.
Irene McDonald
March 26, 2013
Pat was a lovely friend to have, full of laughs, fun card playing and lively cocktail hour. I will miss her.
sheila robertson
March 26, 2013
I will always love you, friend, Pat........God's Blessings......Sheila Robertson - Montgomery, Alabama
Melissa Holt Webb
March 26, 2013
Pat was a lovely woman, full of sunshine! She will be missed. Rest in Peace, Pat.
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Sue Mayo
March 26, 2013
My dear friend Pat, I will miss you very much. My thoughts and prayers are with Braden, Lori and other friends and family members.
Barbara Reitzel
March 25, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you both!!
L. M. Wheeler
March 25, 2013
The "top of the wedding cake" will miss you dearly Pat. You were a very special lady who we share so many fun memories with. Special thoughts for Bray and your family. ~ Lynn & Gary
Stephany Halligan
March 25, 2013
LaurI and Braden: we will miss hearing your updates on your Mom. We know how much she ment to you both but when you are sad remember the good times and particulaly a funny memory..it will make you feel better and closer to you. We know she is keeping watch on all of us. God bless you both and your Mom
Jimmy Nixon
March 25, 2013
Bray & Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Pat was a dear, fun, sweet friend that I am proud to know as a True Southern Lady and always the life to the party. The many bridge games with Bray, Pat, Emily and Ann Rosenthal. What fun and laughter along with wonderful dinners. We ALL have plenty to remember and laugh at and about for years to come! Always remember, death ends a life but not the memories!
Your Devoted Friend, Jimmy
March 25, 2013
Such a dear and favorite cousin who will be greatly missed. I cherish the memories of our childhood days and "growing up" time. How blessed to be so near during our first ministry in Richmond and to share many times together. Blessings on all the family!
Love, Richard and Peggy
Sheila Coffied
March 25, 2013
My deepest sympathy for you all. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this tuff time. May fond memories remain in your heart and may you have peace within.
Janice Herron
March 24, 2013
Bray and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I remember meeting Pat many years back and how kind she was. Thoughts and prayer are with you all.
Anne, Karen and Joe.
March 24, 2013
Many uppity drinks in Pat's memory this
summer by the pool will be shared. Her laughter and great wit was
incomparable.
She will be greatly missed.
Ross-Ann Bradley
March 24, 2013
A good and fun friend for almost 40 years. Boy did we laugh!!
Ann Gibson Cowles
March 24, 2013
So many years of laughter and a few tears, but what fun we all had. You were such a special gal to our family. My loving thoughts to Bray, Lauri, Braden, Bud and Ann. My life was enriched by knowing you.
Emily (Rusty) Hudson
March 24, 2013
Patti,I will miss your phone calls every week.
She was thoughtful in every way. She never met a stranger.
Goodbye my sweet friend.
Nelda Carter
March 24, 2013
I will cherish the years I spent with Pat forever! Truly one-of-a-kind, she was a dear, dear friend. I'm confident riches await her in Heaven.
Robbie Anderson
March 24, 2013
So sorry to hear of this. Pat was a supremely cool individual. She lived a great life; you'll be able to look back with a lot of fondness.
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