of Memphis, TN
November 3, 1914 - August 24, 2009
Catherine Valeria Marks Riggan, 94, of Memphis, TN, formerly of Marion, AR, died August 24, 2009 at Allen Morgan Healthcare in Memphis, TN. She was the widow of Herbert H. Riggan and the daughter of the late George Evan and Lydia Attwood Marks. Mrs. Riggan was born November 3, 1914, in the Hebron Community near New Edinburg, AR and graduated from Henderson State Teachers College in 1936. Mrs. Riggan taught school in Stephens and Hulbert-West Memphis, AR. She was a member of the Marion United Methodist Church for 61 years. Mr. and Mrs. Riggan were married in 1941 and celebrated 62 years of marriage. She leaves four children, Betty Catherine Padgett (Hal) of Memphis, TN, Herbert Riggan, Jr. (Monie) of New Waverly, TX, Susan R. Thomas (Steve) of Eads, TN and Virginia R. Beasley (Ronny) of West Memphis, AR and one sister, Leah M. Wells of Arkadelphia, AR. In addition to her parents and her husband, Mrs. Riggan was preceded in death by three sisters, Clara Sadler, Ruth Buie and Hazel Crews; one brother, George Meriwether Marks and one granddaughter, Kelly Elaine Riggan. Other survivors include seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. There will be a commital service at 12:30 P.M. at Crittenden Memorial Park in Marion, AR. The service will be Thursday August 27, 2009 at 1:30 P.M. at Marion United Methodist Church in Marion, AR. Memorials may be directed to the Marion United Methodist Church or to the charity of the donor's choice.
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Marianne Mussett
Thursday, August 27, 2009
I am sorry to hear about your mother. Midge forwarded the information to me this evening. Like Midge, I remember a very vivacious woman who knew how to have great fun. My sympathy to your family at this time.
Marianne
Midge Gardner
Thursday, August 27, 2009
I have so many special memories of Mrs. Riggan from when Susan and I were in high school. She was funny, larger than life, always on the go, and having fun no matter what she was doing. But what I remember most is the way she laughed. It was pure joy, just incredible. She was such an extraordinary woman.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of her family.
Midge Gardner
Bill and Donna Williams
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Our love and prayers are with you. Your mom was a sweet, sweet, lady.
Bobby and Sandra Papps
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Herbert, Jr. and family sorry to hear about your Mother.
I remember all she did for us during my years at Marion Schools. Sandra and I still have the red blanket she had made for the High School Football Seniors. What a lady! She will be missed.
Ted Ferguson
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Betty, Herbert and family, sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Know you are in my prayers.