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Mary Lee Obituary
Mary Riggs Lee, age 85 of Harriman, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 3, 2025, at her home with her family by her side. She was born on February 6, 1940, in Robbins, TN. Mary loved to sew, go fishing, and spend time with her family at all the family gatherings. Her faith in Jesus Christ was her biggest priority. She loved the Lord with all her heart and regularly attended church at Jesus Way House of Prayer and Discipleship in Rockwood.
She is preceded in death by her parents: Richard Clifford Riggs & Eliza Jane York; daughter: Amanda Lee; son: Richard Lee; brothers: William Dennis & Sam Dennis; sister: Mae Killian. She is survived by:
Children: Maggie Welker, Jowana Stack
Grandchildren: Jamie Lee, Matthew West, Betty Lee, Rachel Walton, Mary Lee, Melinda Ferrell, Nilmon Lee, James Federanich, Emili Stack, and Ashlie Stack
15 Great Grandchildren
and several great great grandchildren
along with a host of many nieces, nephews, and great nieces, nephews, and others.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 9, 2025, form 5:00-7:00 pm ET at Evans Mortuary in Rockwood. Funeral service will be on Friday, October 10, 2025, at 11:00 am ET at the Jesus Way House of Prayer and Discipleship in Rockwood with graveside and interment service to then follow in the Montgomery Cemetery in Evensville, TN. Evans Mortuary is serving the family of Mary Riggs Lee.
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805 North Gateway Avenue P.O. Box 6, Rockwood, TN 37854
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Upcoming Events
Oct
9
Oct
10
Funeral service
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Jesus Way House of Prayer and Discipleship
113 Odd Fellows Cemetery Rd, Rockwood, TN 37854
Send FlowersOct
10
Services provided by
Evans MortuaryOnly 13 hours left for delivery to next service.