Elizabeth-Diffie-Obituary

Elizabeth McDowell Diffie

Vienna, District of Columbia

1957 - 2023

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July 20, 2023
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Vienna, District of Columbia

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Diffie Elizabeth McDowell Diffie July 25, 1957 - July 20, 2023 Elizabeth (Libby) McDowell Diffie passed peacefully at her home in Vienna, Virginia on July 20, after a nearly six-year battle with metastatic breast cancer. Libby was born into a Navy family in Pensacola, Florida, and lived on both...

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I can´t imagine any teacher who had greater impact on more students. Libby has been a blessing in ours lives well beyond teaching - a friend, an advocate, a cheerleader, and a source of unending love and support. We miss her so much.

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Libby was a remarkable person. She was a courageous fighter, a passionate educator, and a kind friend. We still fondly recall our first chat with her and Craig when we moved here. We loved watching her change the wreath on her door with the seasons, hearing delightful stories about her grandbabies, and exchanging our cultures and gardening tips. We will always cherish the inspiring conversations with her about family, life, society and beyond. She was always cheerful and open-minded,...

A true blessing and gift to this world. My mentor and sweet friend. With a heart bigger than anyone I have ever met. She embodied everything it meant to be a teacher with heart. I will continue to think of her every day as I teach my kindergarteners. Her remarkable memory and love will live on forever through all of the lives she impacted

Libby was one of the first to welcome us to the neighborhood when we moved in 5 yrs ago. We´ll recall fondly the last conversation we had with her when we were outside with our toddler and she drove by in her car and chatted with us about her grandkids. We´ll miss seeing her around the neighborhood during her walks and the engaging conversations. Sending our deepest condolences to Craig and the family.

Libby was my sister-in-law at one time many years ago. We became friends quickly and remained so even after I was no longer a part of the family. We did Christmas cards and wrote notes. There was even a Christmas gift or two. Although she and her family were overseas in Europe, and we rarely spoke, there was a connection between us. I thought she was a lovely lady in everything she did. I was so happy I was able to see her at her father-in-laws´ funeral. I knew she was fighting cancer, and it...

Dear Craig and Douglas: Julie, Michael, William, and I are very sorry to learn of your great loss. Libby and all the Diffies were wonderful neighbors. God bless and comfort you. Joe

Craig, We just learned the heartbreaking news today of Libby´s death. We send you our heartfelt condolences and pray that you have peace and comfort. Love, Jerry and Nina

To my wonderful niece, Libby. She fought her battle well while doing what she loved best, her teaching. May her memory live on in all those she touched during her career as a teacher and her loving family.