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Lana Riggs Obituary
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lee Robert Rhodes and Evelyn Brock Rhodes; and an infant son. Mrs. Riggs most recently lost her beloved cat "Miss Kitty" of 20 years.
The funeral service will be held Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2010, at 2 p.m. at Johnson Funeral Home in Richlands with Dr. Gary Edens officiating. Burial will follow at the Rhodes Family Cemetery.
She is survived by her sons, Col. Joe Maguire of Gilbert, Ariz., and David P. Maguire of LaGrange; a daughter, Lisa Maguire Taylor of Reidsville; and seven grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. at Johnson Funeral Home in Richlands on Wednesday.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lana Riggs
December 9, 2010
to the family and friends we remember LANA as a child . we want to say, GOD BLES ALL OF YOU our prays are with you and trust HIM we will keep you in our prayers . LEO & BERNICE JARMAN.
Ross Pipkin
December 9, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this trying time, Lana was a great schoolmate and we really enjoyed our time together while we were attending Grainger High School she was an outstanding person, one I am proud to call a friend.
saundra rhodes brown
December 8, 2010
Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one this holiday season.
Dillon Rochelle Roberts
December 7, 2010
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Sheryl Melvin
December 7, 2010
We have had to see our classmates slowly, one by one,leave us. Lana and her parents lived just a short distance from us when growing up. She was a quiet, gentle little girl and young woman. Lana and I spent many overnights with each other and were able to maintain contact through a good part of the '60 and '70! After that we drifted apart.
We spent most of our playtime with our dolls. Lana had one of the first life-sized dolls I can remember. She was such a very special person and, as her own children arrived, showed that all the 'pretend mothering' had paid off.
I will miss knowing that she is here with us and look forward to joining her at sometime in the years to come. How sad to be loosing so many dear friends with which we have such precious memories! Those memories keep them in our hearts.
Sheryl King Melvin
December 6, 2010
Joe,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy on the passing of your mother.
Susan & Michael Jordan
Tampa, Florida
Judy Conway-Gordon
December 6, 2010
Lana was one of my dearest friends from high school. She had a gentle nature and a sweet disposition. She was very sensitive to the feelings of others, and it was a genuine pleasure to be in her company. She was an avid reader and really enjoyed science fiction. She especially liked " The Twilight Zone," a popular TV show in the 60s. As time marched on and we had our families, we did not get to see each other as often as we would have liked. I treasure the phone conversation I had with her about 3 years ago where we were able to reconnect and laugh together again. Lana will always be one of my dearest friends.
Linda Foster
December 6, 2010
To Lana's family---I am a school mate of Lana. I have known her
since we were very young girls. Our families were good friends.
I am saddened to learn of her death. I shall always remember her
as being very kind and gentle. I share your grief today. Let's remember all the good memories we have of her. Love, Linda Hill Foster
Sloan Mason
December 6, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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