Darla June Briggs
June 6, 1960- April 9, 2020
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Darla June Briggs, 59, passed away in her home in Stokesdale, North Carolina on April 9, 2020, surrounded by her immediate family. She was born at Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C. on June 6, 1960. She was the daughter of the late Eldred William Nicholson, Sr. and Catherine Delores (Pruitt) Nicholson. She was raised in Cottage City, Maryland and graduated from Bladensburg High School in 1978. She married Michael Lee Briggs, Sr. in Edmonston, Maryland on July 26, 1980. They raised their children, Michael Lee Briggs, Jr. and Carina Lynn McDaniel, in Prince Frederick, Maryland and later relocated to their new home in Stokesdale, North Carolina in June of 2018. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, two children, and five siblings: Eldred William Nicholson, Jr., Karen Sue Paddy, Kevin Lee Nicholson, Jr., Kathy Denise Newcomer, and Darrell Jay Nicholson. She loved her family and friends dearly and was very much looking forward to becoming a grandmother in September. She was very outgoing and social and made new friends everywhere she went. She was partial to the color pink, cats (especially her 17-year-old cat Kitty), and tea parties.
Funeral arrangements will remain private but floral arrangements can be sent to Southern Memorial Gardens (10155 Ward Road Dunkirk, MD 20754) on Tuesday, April 14.
Visitation
Services
- Private
No Services Available
Interment
- Private
Contributions
American Cancer Society
405 Williams Court, Suite 120
Baltimore, MD 21220
800-227-2345
My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family! Darla was a very sweet and caring woman. RIP Darla
Darla knew the Lord and spoke about God often, As a result of her relationship with the Lord she is now where the streets are golden. Sending my condolences to the family. I see her big smile and admired her for her big personality, she will be missed.
I am so heartbroken, praying for all her family and friends. Darla was such a sweet and caring person she will definitely be missed.
Dee and Bill Cooper send condolences and love.
Saddened to hear of your moms loss so soon. Darla will rest and her suffering has ended. Do know that me and my family are here for you. Condolences!
Prayers to your family during this time. Darla was a wonderful person. She was always so bubbly. She will be missed
I’m so sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences to Mike, Mike Jr and Carina.
To the Briggs family more like my family my heart aches for the loss of my dear friend. She was a true friend to me and I will miss her dearly. My condolences to you all and remember I’m here if you need anything.
Love 💕
Brenda Russell
We will keep you all lifted up in prayer. Your mom was a special lady and a strong fighter!
My sincere condolences to her family. Darla was a great person thru and thru. I don’t think I ever saw her without a smile. I know this has impacted my dear friend Kathy Newcomer to her core. God bless all of you.
Bless the Briggs Family through this. Darla and Mike are both great people I actually went to Bladensburg High School with them. I have also became friends with the Nicholson family . May God wrap them in his arms.
Mike, I am so sorry to hear about Darla. Saying prayers for you and the family. You
Darla, you are not far away, you are only on the other side called heaven. One day, we all see each other again. Praying for your love ones.
Rest in eternal peace Darla.
I know you will watching over your family from above.
Sending hugs to heaven and saying comforting and healing prayers for your family. ❤🙏
The Briggs family I am so sorry for your loss and the loss of my best friend. Darla was like a sister to me. My heart hurts Darla was so full of love and would do anything for anyone. Mike Michael and Carina if you need anything let me know HUGS AND PRAYERS FOR YOUR FAMILY 🙏❤️😢
I am so sorry to hear of Darla’s passing. Prayers to the family and I know she fought to be here to get her hands on that Grand baby😞. Just know she will always be watching over you all from above. So sorry that we can not celebrate her life together but know I am sending hugs from a distance 😘. RIP Darla💔
Our sincere condolences go out to entire family. Mike and Susan Evans.
We are so sorry to hear about Darla. We will never forget her beautiful smile. In this time of sorrow may all your good memories help you through this most difficult time. With our heartfelt sympathy. Maynard and Karen Miller
So very sorry to hear the passing of your Mother, Mike thoughts and prayers to you and your family
Donna Akins Grusholt
I am so sorry to the passing of Darla my deepest condolences to her family.
Darla was a wonderful person. She was so important in many lives at CSD. She will be greatly missed. Our prayers go out to the family.
Priscilla Mooradian
Calvert School of Dance
Oh my! Just learning of this so late! They say Words can not express! Such a Valiant and strong person and such an endless soul. As in Life she will go on to be a Watchful eye and Heart over so many. I will never ever forget! Her and Mike carried me when I could not carry myself! I went on! But never ever forgot… She Holds a place in my heart and touched my life and you can’t take that away. To Mike she wants you to be Happy like you were when she was here. God Bless you both I will never forget! There are Truley Angels on earth you both represent that! Mike Moore 2020