Lydia Diane Driggers

Lydia Diane Driggers

Lydia Diane Driggers, born August 25, 1948, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Thursday, January 15th, 2026. She was preceded in death by her late husband and love of her life, Al Driggers; beloved father, William Dowdy, and mother, Thelma Dowdy. She is survived by her two devoted daughters, Shannon Wilson and Rachel McGuinn; son-in-law, Michael Wilson; and grandchildren, Claire (Ian), Clay, Hailey, and Erin who gave her the proud title of 'Grams.' She was further survived by her brother, Ed Dowdy; sister-in-law, Evelyn Dowdy; nephew, Will Dowdy; and sister, Melissa Dowdy.

Lydia was a proud and devoted mother, grandmother, daughter, neighbor, and friend. To know Lydia was to love her. If you were lucky enough to have her in your life or receive one of her handmade kindness bracelets or angels, you knew her endless warmth, love, and genuine desire to make everyone around her feel seen, supported, and loved. Lydia was exceptional at making new friends, always sparking conversation and finding ways to connect with those around her. Her family and close friends found comfort in her gentle habit of calling them 'sugar,' a word that carried her warmth and affection. Alongside the love of her life, Al, she loved the life they built at Smith Mountain Lake; their days were spent fishing, taking peaceful boat rides, and enjoying the lovely Lake community. Music was something both she and Al deeply loved and almost never missed seeing their favorite band The English Channel play around Richmond.

Lydia devoted her entire life to delivering exceptional service to those in need. From 33 years at Bell Atlantic, and C&P Telephone, to nearly 20 years of providing comfort and personalized care at Bliley's Funeral Home, to her lifelong volunteer work through Meals on Wheels, Goochland Cares, to her most recent volunteer work at Circle Center, she exemplified faithfulness, hard work, dedication, patience, devotion, and living in the service of others. She lived by the motto, "if you're not early, you're late." Her work ethic and dedication to her life's purpose of service never went unnoticed. In every role she held, Lydia served with humility, grace, and intentionality. Helping others was never just something she did, it was who she was and the way she chose to love the world around her.

Services were held at 2 p.m., Sunday, January 18, 2026 at Bliley's Central Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, we ask that you please consider donating to the Lewy Body Dementia Foundation, Circle Center, or American Heart Association and taking just five minutes of each day to check-in on and extend kindness to a family member, friend, neighbor, co-worker, or anyone around you.

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