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Obituary For Diahn Hollingsworth-Darden
Mrs. Diahn Hollingsworth-Darden, age 56, of Austell, GA, departed this life on Monday, August 24, 2020 at WellStar Cobb Medical Center, Austell, GA. Diahn was born May 25,1964 in Columbus, GA to Theodore M. Hollingsworth, Jr. and the late Mattie M. Hollingsworth.
She accepted Christ and united with the ELizabeth Baptist ,Atlanta, GA. Diahn serviced as a Lieutenant in the U S Navy with 7 years of service. She worked as an educator for 20 years and her last years of service were with the DeKalb County School System and Fulton County School System .
She was preceded in death by two siblings: James Threats and Terrance Hollingsworth. Diahn leaves to cherish her memory: her husband, Willard T. Darden of Austell, GA; two sisters, Mary (JL) Hill of Jacksonville, FL and Cletajo Hollingsworth of Columbus, GA; three brothers, Michael Hollingsworth, Theodore M. Hollingsworth III both of Columbus, GA and Nigel (Cathy) Hollingsworth of Lakewood, CO; father-in- law, Rev. Walter(Catherine)Darden, Sr. of West Point, GA; brother-in-law, Walter(Linda) Darden, Jr., West Point, GA; eight nieces; three great-nieces; three nephews; one great-nephew, and a host of other relatives, friends, and colleagues
Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. ET in the Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery, Ft. Mitchell, AL with the Rev. Walter L. Darden, Sr. serving as the Eulogist.
A private viewing will be held for family members only.
Arrangements by M. W. Lee Mortuary of West Point, GA.
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I think about you every day.
I enjoyed working with you. You definitely made those long hours worth it and very fun. You were like my work Mom and I appreciate having the opportunity to be in your presence. I'll miss your energy.
Big Sis these 30 years of knowing you have not been enough, but I'm grateful to God to have known you, to love you and being married to your brother Nigel whom I know you adored, brings me peace! Every concert, every jazz venue, every meal, every comedy play, every visit we shared together, I will forever hold close to my heart. Family cherish our memories, keep them close and trust that one day God will allow us to see each other again!!
Diahn was an awesome and fun neighbor! She will truly be missed. Sending love and light to all of her family and friends.
Family, Diahn "Exactly," was one of her favorite words. I will miss hearing her say that in conversations. We are going to miss you our friend, our cousin. Love actually is. ~Best Rette.
Such a kindhearted and beautiful person and all I can see is her smile. We always talked and exchanged new places to dine. My condolences to her husband and family. She will truly be missed.
Such a kindhearted and beautiful person and all I can see is her smile. We always talked and exchanged new places to dine. My condolences to her husband and family. She will truly be missed.
I am grateful to have gotten to work with Diahn. She happily accepted me into helping with pep rallies for the school. She will be truly missed.
The long hours, the fellowship, and her kindness meant so much to me. The sound of her voice saying "Catchings" will always remain. Thank you family for sharing her with us. I pray God's peace and strength with you fovever.
It is so hard to believe my girl is gone. She was a great friend and I will miss her everyday. My prayers go out to the family.
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