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Edith RIGGINS Obituary
Edith was a native of Cairo Anson County, N.C., and was a Peninsula resident since 1936. She was the first female rural letter carrier with the York County Post Office, and retired in 1979, after 18 years of service. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, and singing. She was a member of Grafton Christian Church, and attended Hope of Glory Christian Church.
Edith is survived by her husband of 72 years, James G. Riggins; a son, James L. Riggins and his wife, Linda; a daughter, Emily Kiser, all of Yorktown; four grandchildren, Margaret Riggins Kirk and her husband, Larry, James L. Riggins Jr., Andrew Douglas Kiser and his wife, Lyda, Benjamin Joseph Kiser; five great-grandchildren, Faith, Anna, Hugh, Jonathan and Mackenzie.
Edith was preceded in death by three brothers, John, William and Bruce Flowers; and a sister, Thelma Godfrey.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 9, in the chapel of Amory Funeral Home, Grafton. Interment will follow in Grafton Christian Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Grafton Christian Church, 109 Brick Church Road, Grafton, VA 23692. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Patricia LaFontaine
January 7, 2012
Uncle Jim, Bodie, Emily & families,
I was so sorry to hear of Aunt Edith's passing. Even though I hadn't seen her in many years, I thought of her often. I have a lot of fond memories of her as a child. She will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
love,
Patricia (Pattie Lee Riggins) LaFontaine & family
Alice Belvin Owens
January 7, 2012
Dear Emily,Bodie, Mr. Riggins and family
I was so sorry to hear of your mom's passing, I have such fond memories of your mama and your daddy from my childhood years living in Dandy. I remember her delivering the mail in her green car when we were young. She always had a sweet smile and something sweet to say to my mom, dad, my sisters and I . She loved her family and everyone in Dandy and I know you will surely miss her dearly. SHe is up there in heaven with so many wonderfuld folks of Dandy and my precious mama, who have gone on before us to be with Jesus. I have a fond memory of your daddy too,it was the first Dandy Day parade a few years ago, we were sitting in Hope Cluverius' yard watching the parade , and I was sitting next to your dad.Half way through the parade he squeezed my hand and said, " Honey, this is the biggest thing that has ever happened in Dandy, isn't it great" and he smiled, I think your mama was in the parade that year. HE was so sweet the way he said it. Give your dad a big hug from me, and I pray God will take each of you through one day at a time . You have such wonderful memories share and cherish and special traditions to pass on. God Bless each of you, sending prayers, hugs and love . Like my two older sisters Linda and Betty and I always say, we moved away from Dandy but our hearts stayed in Dandy with all of you .
January 7, 2012
Emily and family, Our prayers are with you at this time. Mamye and Peanut, Chincoteague, Va.
January 7, 2012
So sorry for your loss, but enjoy all the memories and talk about the
good old times. Your in our prayers and thoughts. God Bless.
Mary Ann & Billy Guy
January 7, 2012
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Henry & Cathy Hogge
Ron and Kim Spano
January 6, 2012
What a treasure that the Lord gave Edith 98 years to share with husband, her family and friends. Blessings to the Riggins family and all of those who share so many precious memories with her.
Mary & Perky Perkinson
January 6, 2012
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bruce Blair II
January 6, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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