of Dover, AR
May 29, 1946 - November 19, 2025
Nita Riggs, 79, a resident of Dover passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at home. She was born May 29, 1946 in Bullfrog Valley to the late Chester Arch and Katie Lee (Freeman) Williams.
Nita was an avid outdoorsman, spending time fishing, camping and horseback riding. She worked for the U.S. Forest Service and was a Firefighter and Parks and Recreation Technician.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 57 years, Kenneth H. Riggs and her parents, Chester and Katie Williams.
Nita is survived by her sons, Kenneth W. Riggs and wife, Maryjean, Richard H. Riggs and wife, Amanda; four grandchildren, Emily, Ariana, Aiden and Bentley Riggs; one brother, R.L. Williams and wife, Shirlene; three sisters, Ineva Jo Riggs and husband, George, Connie Harmon and husband, Donnie and Star Rowbotham and husband, Tommy and numerous other family and friends.
Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday, November 21, 2025 at Roller-Cox Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 22, 2025 at Roller-Cox Funeral Home Chapel, Clarksville, Arkansas. Interment at Owens Cemetery, Dover, Arkansas.
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5 Condolence(s)
Randy Harman
Friday, November 21, 2025
Kenny and family I’m sorry for your loss may she Rest In Peace if there’s anything I can do just let me know
Aleah & Rodney palmer
Friday, November 21, 2025
I loved her more than words can say… there were so many amazing memories with yall that made me who I am ♥️
June (Yeager) Mitten
Thursday, November 20, 2025
I was very sorry to hear the news that my cousin, Nita, has passed away. My love and condolences to her family, her brother, R. L. and sisters , Ineva Jo, Connie, and Star. I will be thinking of you all as she is laid to rest.
I love you all.
Rhonda (Armer) Bewley
Thursday, November 20, 2025
I have so many memories with Nita in them I loved all of the chaos up at Grandma Katie’s with everyone running every direction all of the gossip good times and great memories sending love to all of you ❤️
Sandy Johnson West