Wilma J Riggs, age 80 of New Port Richey, FL, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2021 at Hernando-Pasco Hospice. Wilma was born on January 31, 1941 in Huntingdon, Tennessee. Wilma moved from Vineland, New Jersey, to Florida more than 35 years ago. In Florida, she taught cosmetology for many years, before retiring. After her tenure as a cosmetology instructor, Wilma worked for a couple of local area dry cleaners, most recently for New Port Richey Dry Cleaners.
Wilma is proceeded in death by her father (Buford Tolley), mother (Alma Lorene), sister (Shirley), and two brothers (Bobby) and ( Jimmy). She is survived by her sister Norma (Tom) of Urbana, Ohio, brother Larry (Janet) of New Albany, IN and brother David (Barbara) of Cleveland, Tennessee. She is survived by many nieces and nephews who she so endearingly referred to as “hon” whenever she talked to them.
Wilma was well known and loved by her friends and dear customers, who she served for many years. The family will be forever grateful to the dear friends that have so diligently looked after her for so many years while she lived in Florida. Many have passed on before her, but so many still remain and will forever be a part of the Riggs family. Special thank you to Tamika and Mark Hurley of New Port Richey, Florida for the special care and love they always showed Wilma.
Larry Riggs
November 20, 2021, 1:59 pm
I love and miss you my dear sister.
Mika
November 22, 2021, 2:28 pm
Wilma,
We were together almost every day – I miss you so much!
You touched so many!
We continue to celebrate you and you will be happy to know your boys will be having a celebration in your garage tomorrow – just like you liked it – them playing outside with you.
Norma Weill
November 23, 2021, 12:50 pm
Wilma miss you so much feel like there is a hole in my heart . Wish we had spent more time together. Love you and miss you
rosa b harris
November 30, 2021, 11:22 pm
To Sue, Larry, David and the entire Riggs family,
My sisters and I were deeply saddened to hear of Wilma’s transition. The Hepburn and Riggs Families have a long and cherished history and you will forever remain in our hearts. May the comfort of the Holy Spirit sustain you in the days ahead and may you find comfort in the words of the Holy scriptures “For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.” We love you all and our prayers are with you.
Evangelist Janet Hepburn
Elder Valerie and Deacon Michael Pernell
Rosa and Julius Harris
Lisa F
January 21, 2022, 4:58 am
My dear aunt,
Not a day goes by that I don’t think about you and the times we spent together. We both loved the beach and water so much. I will always cherish the lunches, the talks, the days at the beach, the many times I dialed you accidentally but you still answered my call. I will never forget those moments and will hide them away in my heart until I see you again. I can only imagine the reunion you had when you went home. Love you and miss you so very much!
Maureen Fiume
February 18, 2022, 11:16 am
We just heard that Wilma has passed on. We are so very sorry. Wilma and my mom developed a strong friendship when they were both at Vineland Beauty School. Mom was a teacher and Wilma was a student. Eventually they were both cosmetology teachers. Wilma was part of our family. She was like a sister to me. Our deepest sympathy to her family. She was a wonderful person.
Joyce Sherrill-Davis
October 18, 2022, 2:57 am
I am so sorry to hear about your sister Wilma passing away. I knew your family when we lived in New Jersey. My dad, Rev V.R. Sherrill was Overseer of that state. May God bless you in your loss.