Obituary

Agnes Riggs
(December 17, 1920 - February 11, 2011)

Agnes L. Riggs, 90, of Kenova, WV passed away Friday, February 11, 2011 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House with family and friends by her side.  Funeral services will be conducted on Monday, February 14, 2011 at 1:00 pm at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Rev. Lindsay Thorp. Burial will follow at Docks Creek Cemetery, Kenova, WV.  Agnes was born on December 17, 1920 in Wayne WV the daughter of the late Ross and Eskie Adkins.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years James E. Riggs, three brothers; Chalis (Red), Colla (Dave) and Normal (George) Adkins.  Agnes was a secretary for Stonewall Jackson Insurance Company and Huntington Corp of Engineers where she retired in 1985. She was a member of Kenova United Methodist Church and the Order of the Eastern Star Marcum Chapter # 61 and the Barboursville Womans Club. Agnes was associated with C&O Railroad Bowling League, Good Sams Camping Club and Alamanders Square Dance Club.  Survivors include a son and daughter in law; James (Ronnie) and Gloria Gay Riggs and a daughter Vicki Dawson Riggs all of Kenova, WV. Six grandchildren and spouses: Tonya and Stewart Taylor, Rhonda and Sean McLain, Jamie and Barclay Riggs, Deanne and Scottie Ellison, Greta and Jason White and Melissa Dawson.  Ten great grandchildren; Brandon, Camron, Britanee, Reilly, Katlin, Emma, Holley, Harrison, Aidan and Wes. The family wishes to express a special thanks to the staff of the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House and to the two special caregivers; Christy Pancake and Jan Jarrett.  Friends may call from 11:00 am until service time on Monday at the Reger Funeral Home.  In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House.