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Karen Riggs Obituary

Karen Faith Riggs, age 52, of LaFollette, died on Thursday, Sept. 3
She is preceded in death by her parents, Charles R. and Betty Sue Chadwell Rutherford.
She is survived by her husband, Danny Riggs; children, Daniel Lee Riggs, James Matthew Riggs, Charles David Riggs; and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn her passing.
Family received friends Saturday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home.
Service followed at Cross-Smith Chapel, with the Rev. Junior Dilbeck and the Rev. Joe Roberts officiating.
Family and friends met Sunday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home, then proceeded to Powell Valley Cemetery for interment.
Cross-Smith Funeral Home of LaFollette was in charge of arrangements.
LaFollette Press
September 10, 2020

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Published by LaFollette Press from Sep. 10 to Sep. 11, 2020.

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