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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.

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American Cancer Society

405 Williams Court, Suite 120
Baltimore, MD 21220

800-227-2345

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    Kathy Ellis
    13 Apr 2020
    11:37am

    My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family! Darla was a very sweet and caring woman. RIP Darla

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      Talya Schuster
      13 Apr 2020
      7:50pm

      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.

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    Teresa Evans
    13 Apr 2020
    12:46pm

    I am so heartbroken, praying for all her family and friends. Darla was such a sweet and caring person she will definitely be missed.

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    Spring City
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    TN
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    Bill & Dee Cooper
    13 Apr 2020
    1:09pm

    Dee and Bill Cooper send condolences and love.

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    Jeta Fetiu
    13 Apr 2020
    1:21pm

    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!

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    Matthews
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    CharlieAnn White
    13 Apr 2020
    1:24pm

    Prayers to your family during this time. Darla was a wonderful person. She was always so bubbly. She will be missed

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    Pleasanton
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    TX
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      Jay Nicholson
      13 Apr 2020
      10:08pm

      I’m so sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences to Mike, Mike Jr and Carina.

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    Brenda Russell
    13 Apr 2020
    1:28pm

    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

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    Huntingtown
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    Bruce Lyons
    13 Apr 2020
    1:45pm

    We will keep you all lifted up in prayer. Your mom was a special lady and a strong fighter!

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    Prince Frederick
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    Tomee Gott
    13 Apr 2020
    2:26pm

    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.

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    Prince Frederick
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    Wiliiam Swindell
    13 Apr 2020
    2:47pm

    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.

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    Ray Dunlap
    13 Apr 2020
    3:40pm

    Mike, I am so sorry to hear about Darla. Saying prayers for you and the family. You

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      Ester Nicholson
      13 Apr 2020
      11:01pm

      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.

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      Locust Grove
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      VA
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    Lisa Meyers
    13 Apr 2020
    5:09pm

    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. ❤🙏

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    City
    Prince Frederick
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Connie Gott
    13 Apr 2020
    6:00pm

    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 🙏❤️😢

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    Chesapeake Beach
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    Md
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    June Gibson
    13 Apr 2020
    7:45pm

    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💔

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    susan Evans
    13 Apr 2020
    8:14pm

    Our sincere condolences go out to entire family. Mike and Susan Evans.

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    Karen and Maynard
    13 Apr 2020
    9:54pm

    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

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    Lusby
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    Carol Baughman
    14 Apr 2020
    1:02am

    So very sorry to hear the passing of your Mother, Mike thoughts and prayers to you and your family

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    Donna Grusholt
    16 Apr 2020
    9:54am

    Donna Akins Grusholt
    I am so sorry to the passing of Darla my deepest condolences to her family.

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    priscilla mooradian
    16 Apr 2020
    12:40pm

    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

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    Michael Thomas Moore
    25 Jul 2020
    12:09am

    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

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Sort Comments

    Kathy Ellis
    13 Apr 2020
    11:37am

    My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family! Darla was a very sweet and caring woman. RIP Darla

    save
    City
    Huntingtown
    State
    Maryland
    Reply
      Talya Schuster
      13 Apr 2020
      7:50pm

      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.

      save
      City
      Huntingtown
      State
      MD
      Reply
    Teresa Evans
    13 Apr 2020
    12:46pm

    I am so heartbroken, praying for all her family and friends. Darla was such a sweet and caring person she will definitely be missed.

    save
    City
    Spring City
    State
    TN
    Reply
    Bill & Dee Cooper
    13 Apr 2020
    1:09pm

    Dee and Bill Cooper send condolences and love.

    save
    City
    Owings
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Jeta Fetiu
    13 Apr 2020
    1:21pm

    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!

    save
    City
    Matthews
    State
    NC
    Reply
    CharlieAnn White
    13 Apr 2020
    1:24pm

    Prayers to your family during this time. Darla was a wonderful person. She was always so bubbly. She will be missed

    save
    City
    Pleasanton
    State
    TX
    Reply
      Jay Nicholson
      13 Apr 2020
      10:08pm

      I’m so sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences to Mike, Mike Jr and Carina.

      save
      City
      Medford
      State
      MA
      Reply
    Brenda Russell
    13 Apr 2020
    1:28pm

    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

    save
    City
    Huntingtown
    State
    Maryland
    Reply
    Bruce Lyons
    13 Apr 2020
    1:45pm

    We will keep you all lifted up in prayer. Your mom was a special lady and a strong fighter!

    save
    City
    Prince Frederick
    State
    Maryland
    Reply
    Tomee Gott
    13 Apr 2020
    2:26pm

    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.

    save
    City
    Prince Frederick
    State
    Md.
    Reply
    Wiliiam Swindell
    13 Apr 2020
    2:47pm

    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.

    save
    City
    Chesapeake Beach
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Ray Dunlap
    13 Apr 2020
    3:40pm

    Mike, I am so sorry to hear about Darla. Saying prayers for you and the family. You

    save
    City
    Leesburg
    State
    FL
    Reply
      Ester Nicholson
      13 Apr 2020
      11:01pm

      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.

      save
      City
      Locust Grove
      State
      VA
      Reply
    Lisa Meyers
    13 Apr 2020
    5:09pm

    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. ❤🙏

    save
    City
    Prince Frederick
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Connie Gott
    13 Apr 2020
    6:00pm

    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 🙏❤️😢

    save
    City
    Chesapeake Beach
    State
    Md
    Reply
    June Gibson
    13 Apr 2020
    7:45pm

    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💔

    save
    City
    Dover
    State
    Delaware
    Reply
    susan Evans
    13 Apr 2020
    8:14pm

    Our sincere condolences go out to entire family. Mike and Susan Evans.

    save
    City
    Saint Leonard
    State
    Maryland
    Reply
    Karen and Maynard
    13 Apr 2020
    9:54pm

    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

    save
    City
    Lusby
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Carol Baughman
    14 Apr 2020
    1:02am

    So very sorry to hear the passing of your Mother, Mike thoughts and prayers to you and your family

    save
    City
    Fredericksburg
    State
    Ohio
    Reply
    Donna Grusholt
    16 Apr 2020
    9:54am

    Donna Akins Grusholt
    I am so sorry to the passing of Darla my deepest condolences to her family.

    save
    City
    Mechanicsville
    State
    MD - Maryland
    Reply
    priscilla mooradian
    16 Apr 2020
    12:40pm

    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

    save
    City
    huntingtown
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Michael Thomas Moore
    25 Jul 2020
    12:09am

    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

    save
    City
    Sedalia
    State
    Missouri
    Reply

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