Vicky Dawn Diggs

January 31, 1956 - November 22, 2020

“Surely, your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life.” Psalm 23:6 Vicky Dawn Williams was born in Columbus, Georgia on January 31, 1956 to the late, Claudis Williams Sr. and Shirley Smith Williams. Vicky arrived in the world a few minutes after her twin brother Victor -- the only girl amongst three brothers. The Williams family relocated to Alexandria, Virginia while Vicky was a young child. Vicky graduated from T.C. Williams High School in 1974 and attended Northern Virginia Community College. As a teenager, she caught the eye of Richard Diggs Sr, the two would marry and had two amazing children, Jasmine and Richard Jr. Northern Virginia would continue to be Vicky’s home. Vicky was a dedicated professional, hard worker and multi-tasker. She was a longtime employee at the American Red Cross (more than 20 years), later working for Travelers Insurance Company as well as the Fairfax County Government. Vicky’s part-time position at the City of Alexandria, would eventually transition to a full-time position as an administrative manager/supervisor in 2004. In fact, Vicky was instrumental in running the day-to-day administrative functions of the Substance Use Disorder program, where her organized, calm and collaborative management style would be on full display. Vicky was held in high regard by friends, family, colleagues and neighbors alike for her trustworthy, kind and honest character. Never one to shy away from a witty or snappy comeback, Vicky was wonderful company, always willing to see the positive side of life and ready with a joke and a smile. More than anything, Vicky was truly dedicated to her family -- to her children, Jasmine and Ricky; her mother, Shirley; and her grandchildren, Cyrus and Jada. Vicky was strength personified as the family would lean on her when Jada tragically passed away in March 2017. Vicky departed this life on November 22, 2020. Vicky leaves loving memories to be cherished by her mother Shirley Williams, husband Richard Diggs Sr., daughter Jasmine Gillison-Diggs, son Richard “Ricky” Diggs Jr. (Galila), grandson Cyrus Diggs, brothers Claudis Williams Jr. (Roslyn), Victor Williams, Dirk Williams (Lenita), grand dogs King, Barack and JC, along with a host of cousins, relatives and friends. Vicky leaves a legacy of love, kindness, humility, generosity and devotion to all who knew her. We will miss her tremendously and will treasure our precious memories of her forever. We take comfort in Psalm 73:6 --" My flesh and my heart may fail but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever."