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1943
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2025
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Forrestine Riggs Obituary
Forrestine Daugherty Riggs, age 81, a resident of Dover, NC, died Thursday, February 27, 2025, at her home.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Dover Methodist Church, with Rev. Clint White officiating.
Forrestine was born on March 2, 1943, in Lenoir County, to the late Forrest Graham Daugherty and Margaret White Daugherty. She was a graduate of Dover High School. On July 23, 1960, she married Ronald Earl Riggs. Forrestine was vice president of Dover Construction Company, retiring in 2001. She was a member of Dover Methodist Church. Forrestine enjoyed going to the river, fishing, and crabbing. She loved to sew and play the piano, and she especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sister Joann Whitfield.
Survivors include her husband, Ronald Earl Riggs of the home, daughter, Sandra Riggs Perry (Allen) of Washington, grandchildren, Matthew Perry (Georgia) and Kelly Brady (Adam), great grandchildren, Brycen Perry, Norah Brady and Cutler Brady, and her animals, Sam, and Sue.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Dover Methodist Church, P.O. Box 188, Dover, NC 28526.
Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington is honored to serve the Riggs family.
Memories and Condolences
for Forrestine Riggs
10 Entries
Becky Heath
April 13, 2025
I just heard about Forrestine's passing. I was very shocked because she appeared to be her old self. I am so sorry for your loss, Ronald, Sandra and family.
Sophie Lewis bowen
March 6, 2025
I am sorry to just learn of Forrestine ‘s passing. My thoughts are with the family, remembering many memories, and sending heartfelt sympathy.
Janie Atkinson Holloman
March 4, 2025
My prayers are with the family.Going to miss seeing Forrestine.We always ask about each other familes.God Bless.
Kathleen Evans
March 2, 2025
I hope you find comfort in knowing that your mother is with you always, first in her lifetime, then forever in your memory. I am thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. ❤
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Lisa Casteen
March 2, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Susie Taylor
March 1, 2025
William and I praying for your family. We always enjoyed being around your mom Sandra. She was a fun lady. You have so many wonderful memories as do all the grands for sure. We will continue to pray for your dad too. I know Forrestine will be so missed.
I did notice that Sunday is also her birthday. What a double celebration it will be: going to be with OUR FATHER and entering paradise ON YOUR BIRTHDAY. Now that’s a comforting visual.
Love to all
William and susie
Linda Parham
February 28, 2025
So sorry to hear of Forrestine’s passing. She loved her family and friends so much and was also devoted to the Town of Dover. She will truly be missed. RIP Forrestine.
Patti Hooker
February 28, 2025
Forestine was a wonderful neighbor. She had a HUGH heart and ALWAYS checked on everyone in the neighborhood. Our condolences to her family. May she rest in eternal peace watching over her family from above. Forestine will be missed.
Lana Russell
February 28, 2025
We will miss seeing Forrestine at church. She was a fighter and gave this her all, never once giving up. Her greatest joy began with her high school sweetheart Ronald. Together they created a beautiful devoted family that she was so proud of and they gave her so much joy. Rest in peace Tine until we meet again.
Lana
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Memorial service
2:00 p.m.
Dover Methodist Church
208 N Main St, Dover, NC
Funeral services provided by:
Paul Funeral Home of Washington900 John Small Ave., Washington, NC 27889
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