Iris Wilson Riggs

Iris Wilson Riggs obituary, Brewton, AL

Iris Wilson Riggs

Iris Riggs Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Williams Memorial Chapel - Brewton on Jun. 14, 2022.
RIGGS- Mrs. IrisWilson Riggs age 91 of Escambia Avenue Brewton, Alabama passed away Sunday night June 12, 2022 in a local hospital after a brief illness. She was a native of Repton, Alabama and a long time resident of Brewton, Alabama. Mrs. Riggs was a member of the Brewton First Baptist Church, A graduate of Conecuh County High School, and Massey Business School, and was a retired bookkeeper from the Brewton City School System with 30 years of service. She enjoyed family gatherings, music, and reading.
Survivors:
(1) Son- Jamie (Becky) Riggs of Brewton, Alabama
(1) Daughter- Sherry Riggs of Brewton, Alabama
(2) Brothers- Clay Wilson of Pensacola, Florida
Roddy Wilson of Hoover, Alabama
(2) Grandchildren- Mikel (Mallory) Riggs of Decatur, Alabama
Wil Riggs of Fairhope, Alabama
(2) Great Grandchildren- Mattie Beckett Riggs, Major Riggs
***Preceded in death by: Parents- Lowell and Willie Kate Thigpen Wilson
Husband- James Jimmy Riggs
Sister- Elaine Taylor
Visitation will be held Thursday afternoon June 16, 2022 from 1:00 P.M. until 2:00 P.M. at WILLIAMS MEMORIAL CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME BREWTON, ALABAMA.
Funeral Services are scheduled for Thursday afternoon June 16, 2022 at 2:00 P.M. at WILLIAMS MEMORIAL CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME with Rev. Parker Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in Buffington Cemetery Castleberry, Alabama with Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Brewton, Alabama Directing.
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