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Shirley Riggs Obituary
Shirley enjoyed gardening, porch sitting, word and puzzle games, and lukewarm coffee. She wasn't fond of sardines or mustard. She loved a good card game, especially Canasta. She also had a love for half sandwiches and Pall Mall Blue 100's. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Dorris Edwards; siblings, Diane Beasley and Danny Edwards.
Survivors include her children, Kim Lyons (Donald), Billy Hires, and Missy Fields (Andy); brother, Edward Beasley; five grandchildren, Kayla Harris (Phillip), Brandon Lyons (Emily), Marissa Hires and Taylor Hires, Corie Fields; 7 great-grandchildren, Brantley, Riley, Krenson, Hardy, Kimber, Rhett and Brody; one niece, Brandice Edwards; and one nephew, Edward E. Beasley, Jr.
There will be a celebration of life on Sunday, November 23, 2025, from 12 – 6 p.m. and you can call Kim or Kayla for details.
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