Riggs, Alma Jo

Member Of East Ridge United Methodist Church

  • Thursday, November 5, 2020
Alma Riggs
Alma Riggs

Alma Jo Riggs, 83, of Chattanooga, died on Sunday, November 1 2020.

She was a lifelong resident of Spring City, Tn., and Chattanooga, and was a member of East Ridge United Methodist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Hoyt A. Riggs and a son, Timothy C. Riggs


Survivors are her son, Richard L. (Barb) Riggs; daughter-in-law, Kimberly K. Riggs; grandsons, Chance (Ashley), Jacob (Kelsey), Matthew (Carley) and Kevin; great-granddaughters, Emma Grace Riggs, Evie Mae Riggs, Hadley Clair and Haigen Olivia Riggs.

 

Funeral services will be held on at noon on Saturday, Nov. 7, in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Natalie Smart officiating.

 

A graveside service will follow at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7, at Pierce Cemetery in Evansville, Tn., Rhea County. 

 

Please visit www.heritagechattanooga.com to share words of comfort to the family.

 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to the American Cancer Society.

 

Per the current health situation and mandate of the Hamilton County Mayor, all family members and visitors must adhere to all CDC guidelines, including social distancing and the wearing of facial coverings for visitation and/or services.

 

The family will receive family and friends from 11:30 a.m. until noon on Saturday, Nov. 7, at Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, Tn. 37421.

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