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Muriel Laverne Easley (nee Diggs) was born in Austin, TX on March 13, 1950, to the union of Roy Phaon and Ella Mae Diggs. She had a dynamic personality, and was affectionately known as “Vernie” by family. Muriel accepted Christ into her life at an early age and joined Greater Mount Zion Baptist Church in Austin. A great conversationalist, she had a knack for being able to engage with virtually anyone. Her perspective was one of no-nonsense and straight-forwardness. She was warm, generous, very funny, attentive and deeply spiritual. She would always greet you with a broad smile and sparkly eyes that indicated that she was genuinely happy to see you. She enjoyed spending time with friends and relatives, bible study, interacting with her grandchildren and listening to Gospel, R&B Oldies, Country and Pop music. She was admired as a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother and grandmother. One of Muriel’s greatest attributes was that she lived with a Servant’s Heart. Whenever called upon for help, she would not hesitate to render whatever assistance she could. Frequently taking care of business transactions or running errands behind the scenes, she completed multitudes of thankless tasks with the express intent of honoring God. She lived a highly organized and clean life of focus and determination. She graduated from the original L.C. Anderson High School in Austin, Tx. She later attended Huston-Tillotson University. This was followed by a 40-year career with the Texas Education Agency. She was a dedicated employee who rarely missed a day and was loved by her coworkers. She retired in 2003. Understanding that new parents are highly stressed, she jumped right back into service by volunteering to babysit her granddaughters, and making it easy for her daughter and new son-in-law. On January 19, 2023, Muriel was called “Home” to be with our Father in Heaven. She shed the earthly bonds of this world, and answered the Master’s call to come and receive her well-deserved rest and reward. She was a true believer in Christ’s redemption and she ALWAYS spoke of the importance of faith. She fought the good fight, finished the race and kept the faith, and we know that she was received in Heaven with a mighty, “Well done, thou good and faithful servant.” Muriel was preceded in death by her parents, Roy Phaon and Ella Mae Diggs, uncle Richard Lane, maternal grandmother Ora Mae Duvall and grandparents, John and Penina Diggs, and her brother Roy P. Diggs, Jr. To celebrate her life’s legacy and to cherish her memory, Muriel leaves behind daughters Vanice Y. Hayes (Patrick) and Tara B. Easley, Granddaughters Patrice Y. Hayes and Pia R. Hayes, Brother Maurice L. Diggs, Sister Rosalind A. Diggs, and Husband Willie H. Easley. She was also well-revered by a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and former co-workers

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Muriel Laverne Easley

March 13, 1950 - January 19, 2023