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Rosie Mary Walker Diggs

Rosie Mary Walker Diggs obituary, New Orleans, LA

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Rosie Diggs Obituary

Rosie Mary Walker Diggs entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 2, 2016 at Touro Hospital at the age of 87. Daughter of the late Alice Haralson and Walter Jefferson. Rosie is preceded in death by her late husbands Richard Walker, Sr. and Sidney Diggs, Sr. A lifelong resident of New Orleans, Rosie is survived by her 6 children, Richard Walker, Jr., Reginald, Alvin, June Carolyn, Emily and Sidney Diggs, Jr., 2 step-daughters Gwen and Gail. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Services at Historic Second Baptist Church, 2505 Marengo Street, New Orleans, LA 70115 on Monday, January 11, 2016 10:00 AM with visitation beginning at 8:00 AM. Interment: St. Vincent Cemetery on Soniat Street. Arrangements by Rhodes Funeral Home, New Orleans, LA. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign online guest book.

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Jan. 8 to Jan. 11, 2016.

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Emily Walker

February 1, 2016

2 Timothy 4:7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, and I have kept the faith.
Get your rest mother. Until we meet again. I love and miss you so much.

Linda Payne

January 30, 2016

My prayers are with you and your family June. May the Lord bring peace and healing.

Mary Roberts

January 16, 2016

My sincere sympathy and prayers to the family of Rosie Mary Walker-Diggs. said good-bye on the phone, didn't think that was the last time hearing her voice-so always pleasant, my Aunt Rose will be missed, Our Father had plans to open the pearly gates to my Aunt, she will be thought of everyday!Love.. from the Roberts, Russell, and Turner family.
You can now rest....

Carl and Valerie Siler

January 11, 2016

With deepest sympathy and a sad heart, we extend condolences to the family of Rosie Mary Walker Diggs.

Juanita Freeman-RICE

January 11, 2016

My condolences to the family, you always find peace knowing that she is with the Lord absent from the body but present with the Lord. Love you all will keep you in my prayers.

Gaynell Lewis-Coleman

January 11, 2016

My prayers goes out to the family. Death is not the end for Christians it is the beginning of eternal life.

Larry M. Lawson Sr.

January 11, 2016

May God Bless you and your family during this time.

Joseph Bailey lll

January 10, 2016

Your family are an our prays

Treva Russell-Armstrong

January 10, 2016

My condolences, thoughts and prayers to the family. My Aunt Rose was always a sweet person and I have all good memories with her. RIP Angel, Gone but never forgotten.

FABC SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS

January 10, 2016

At this difficult time in your life, we pray that God will grant you the serenity and peace that you need to get through this. Stay strong and know that you are remembered in our thoughts and prayers.

January 10, 2016

Dear family, you will find Consolation, Strength, Peace through our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He has promised to never leave you and He is Faithful to fulfill His promises. We pray that your loving memories will bring a smile where there is now sadness.
Your brother and sister in Christ,
Ed and Frances Ventress - FABC

January 9, 2016

With our deepest sympathy Gloria Lucien and The Lucien Family

January 9, 2016

With deepest sympathy may you fine comfort and peace knowing that our Heavenly Father cares for you in your time of grief. John 14:1 Do not let your heart be troubled have faith in God.

January 9, 2016

My heartfelt sympathies go out to the family and friends during this difficult time. I hope that the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 can bring comfort. Knowing that there's a hope for the ones we have lost in death can be so reassuring.

Gloria Magee

January 8, 2016

Mrs. Rose will be miss much love Gloria

Yvette Bowens

January 8, 2016

My prayers are with the family of Walker- Diggs

Wellington Brannon

January 8, 2016

My prayers and best wishes to the Walker Family especially my classmates Alvin Walker and June Walker. May the grace of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ comfort you during your time of loss and sorrow.

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