Karen S. Digby of Covington, passed away September 11, 2017, at 72 years of age. A 1963 graduate of Newton County High School, Mrs. Digby retired from Rutherford Equipment Co. after more than 33 years of service. A very dedicated member of Julia A. Porter United Methodist Church where she served on the Administrative Board and sang with the choir, Mrs. Digby loved and was loved by her church friends. She was also a member of a very special group of Porterdale Ladies called "Just Us Girls", better known as JUGS. Her last anniversary and her 72nd birthday were spent in the hospital. Mrs. Digby will be remembered as a devoted wife, mother, aunt, and cousin. She was preceded in death by her parents, R.B. and Sarah (Williams) Sealock; and sister, Sharon Poteet.
Survivors include her loving husband of 41 years, Jack Digby; sons and daughters-in-law, Dennis Digby of Mansfield, Tim and Jeannine Digby, Kirt and Elaine Digby, all of Covington, Robbie and Jeanne Digby of Fountain, CO; 10 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; niece and nephews, Steve Poteet, Melanie and John Hill; special cousin and caregiver, Elaine Taylor; as well as several great nieces, great nephews, great-great nieces, great-great nephews, and cousins.
A Funeral Service for Mrs. Digby will be held Saturday, September 16, 2017, 2:00 PM, at Julia A. Porter United Methodist Church, 3 Cotton Street, Porterdale, GA, with Rev. John Ozley officiating. Interment will follow in Lawnwood Memorial Park, 1111 Access Road, Covington. Friends may visit with the family at Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 3134 Floyd Street, in Covington, Friday, September 15, from 5:00 - 7:00 PM.
Visitation
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5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (EDT)
Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home - Floyd Street Location
3134 Floyd Street NE
Covington, GA, 30014
Funeral Service
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2:00 PM (EDT)
Julia A. Porter United Methodist Church
3 Cotton Street
Porterdale, GA, 30070