Valerie Denise Diggs Obituary (1957 - 2013)

Valerie Denise Diggs, born on December 8, 1957, in Frederick, MD, was the eldest child of Clarence Squirrell and Mildred L. (Diggs ) Griffin. She lived a blessed life and was called home by the Lord on Saturday November 30, 2013. Valerie, called "Val" by many, attended Frederick County Public Schools. She loved spending time with her family and friends. She enjoyed having them over for her home cooked Sunday dinners and was a great cook. In addition to her parents, Val is survived by: daughter Tara Diggs; grandson Trayvon Weedon; foster son Govine Diggs; great grandson Kamari Weedon; sisters Zina McCreary (Michael) of Gaithersburg, MD, Donna Goines (Bill) of Frederick, MD, and Clarice Griffin of Elkridge, MD; brother Robert Griffin, Jr. (Valorie) of Thurmont, MD; special sister Sharon Jackson; half-brothers, Tony Magruder, Marvin Magruder, Monty West, and Kathy Magruder; half-sisters Rita, Wendy Peterson, Sandra Briceson, Maria Isley, Anita Jackson Thomas, and Vontaine (Fatty) Jackson; special aunt Wendy Coles (Jimmy); special cousin Kizzy Diggs: special friend Linda Snowden; numerous other aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews; and a host of other loved ones and friends. In addition to her grandparents, Clarence and Ruby Diggs, Val was preceded in death by her stepfather, Robert "Bobby" Griffin, Sr., and sister, Alicia Jackson. A public viewing will be held on Thursday, December 12, 2013, at 10 a.m. at Quinn A.M.E. Church, 106 E. Third St., Frederick, MD. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. Interment will be private. Pastor Luke Robinson will officiate.