Shirley Clark Riggs
January 1, 2022
Shirley Clark Riggs, age 82, went to be with the Lord on January 1, 2022 at the Community Hospice Earl B. Hadlow Center for Caring in Jacksonville, Florida. She was born in Nashville, TN in 1939 to Raymond and Lucille Clark. In 1957, she met and married her sweetheart, Joe Riggs, and was a loving wife for 64 years.
Shirley was a devoted member of the Church of Christ. Together with Joe, they spent 50+ years in ministry before retiring to Florida to be near their children. Whenever possible, there was nothing they enjoyed more than spending time in the Smoky Mountains.
Shirley was predeceased by her parents, sister Mary Lou, brothers Wayne and Donald, and her son Tony.
She is survived by her husband Joe; two daughters Windi (Tom), Kelly (Don), and son Walt (Michelle); five grandchildren, Matt (Brittany), Taylor (Alexandra), Thomas, Morgan, and Faith; two great grandchildren, Gunnar and Ella; sister Hilda; and numerous beloved nieces, nephews and in-laws.
A private service will be held at a later date. For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to Latin American Missions/Forrest Park Church of Christ (4263 Inner Perimeter Road, Valdosta, GA 31602) and Community Hospice and Palliative Care Foundation (4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257).
Crevasse's Simple Cremation is honored to serve the Riggs Family.
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Joe, I am so sorry to hear about you and your families loss of Shirley. I am also sorry I was unaware that you all were back in FL. Had I known, I would have been up there to see her! I still remember her, introducing me to out of town friends, as "My best friend"! She was a beautiful lady, inside and out. I don't know if you knew, but after Roger's death, I married Tex Stevens, who had been our minister of music in TX. I lost him March 10, 2019! Apparently, unknown to me until later years, his first marriage was not the blessing it should have been, and I was blessed to be able to be there with him through the years he needed someone the most.( Also, to have 5 more g.children who still call me "Nanna & G.Ma!" I am glad, Shirley had you by her side, and her children/g.children she loved so much. You were both blessings in Roger's and my lives. My love & prayers are w/you and your family.If there is ever anything I can do for any of you, please let me know! Danna
I am so sorry to hear of Shirley's passing. Prayers for you all!
Dana