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November 28, 1920 - May 22, 2021

Burial Date November 4, 2021

Place of Service Worcester County Memorial Park

Section Garden of Valor I Lot Number: 179Grave Number: B#4

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Marjorie J. (Harris) Diggs, 100, formerly of Worcester, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 22, 2021 in her home in Pembroke Pines, Florida. She was preceded in death by her husband John A. Diggs in 1989.

Marjorie was born in Edgeworth, Pennsylvania, on November 28, 1920, the daughter of the late Lewis N. Harris and Anna (McKamey) Harris. She graduated from Leetsdale High School, Leetsdale, Pennsylvania in 1940.

Marjorie was employed as a sales associate at RH White and Cherry & Webb department stores in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Upon retiring and relocating to South Florida, she began volunteer work at Broward County South Regional Library. She worked in the library’s gift shop for many years, where she was loved and appreciated by all the staff.

She was an active member of John Street Baptist Church in Worcester, Massachusetts under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Roosevelt Hughes, Jr. Once she relocated to Pembroke Pines, Florida, she attended Universal Truth Center, in Miami Gardens, Florida.

She enjoyed traveling immensely, reading, spending time with her great grandson and socializing with family and friends.

Marjorie leaves to cherish her memory, her daughter, Joan Doughty, her grandson, Zane D. Doughty, her great grandson, Zayden M. Doughty and a host of nieces, nephews and cherished friends.

Memorial Gathering to be held on Thursday, June 10, 2021 from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM, with Prayer Service and Tributes of a Lifetime at 5:00 PM at Boyd-Panciera University Drive Chapel, 1600 N. University Drive, Pembroke Pines, Florida.

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