Diamond Naketa Downs
January 31, 2002 — February 13, 2024
Miss Diamond Naketa Downs, 22, of Henrico County, VA departed this life far too soon on February 13, 2024.
Miss Downs was born in Richmond, VA, on January 31, 2002 to Emanuel Downs and April Baker. Her educational journey culminated in her graduation from Highland Springs High School, where she left a lasting impression on all who had the pleasure of knowing her. She attended Virginia State University for a short time. Her vibrancy, unwavering positivity, and radiant smile were her trademarks, illuminating the lives of those around her. Diamond believed in being true to herself and steadfastly pursued what mattered most to her, inspiring others to do the same.
She leaves behind a loving family who will forever honor her memory: her father, Emanuel Downs (Denise); her mother, April Baker; her loving grandmother who raised her, Ernestine Fielder; maternal grandfather, James “Jimmy” Baker; great-grandfather, Willie Green; brothers, Isiah Baker and Latreal Wiggins; step-sister, Kristan Johnson; step-brothers, Kary Baylor and Kristopher Al-azawy; aunts, Baseema Hassen, Jamila Downs, Christina Baker Adams; uncles, Dominico (DC) Oliver and Robert Presnell; her cherished niece and nephew, Mikaiya Monet Baker and Kaleb Johnson; beloved cousins, Amani Sharhan, Dawud Al-bokiheity, Safyuan Al-bokiheity, Robert McFadden, Pashion Baker, Yussef Hassen, Maryam Hassen, and Jasir Jones; godparents, Troy “BJ” Burchett and Treyonne Harris, and a vast number of other loving relatives and caring friends.
Funeral services for Miss Diamond Naketa Downs will be conducted 1:30 P.M. Sunday, February 25, 2024 at the chapel of C. H. Harris Funeral Home, Buffalo Junction, VA. Interment will be private. Public viewing will begin on Sunday from 12:00 Noon until 1:15 P.M.
Arrangements are by C.H. Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Service.
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