Judy Louise Riggs, 81, of Garrison, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on April 24, 1945, a daughter of the late Edward and Annie Bentley Stone.
Judy was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She had a special way of making everyone feel welcome, always greeting family and friends with a hug.
She attended Valley Chapel Christian Baptist Church in Greenup County for many years. She enjoyed tending her flowers, sewing, canning, and caring for her loved ones. She also enjoyed shopping, playing Rummy with her daughters, and sharing jokes and laughter with those around her.
Survivors include two daughters, Sandra (Jeff) Pruitt of Garrison and Dusty (David) Monroe of West Portsmouth, Ohio; two sons, William (Rhonda) Riggs of Greenup and David Lee Riggs of Catlettsburg; six grandchildren, David (Savanna) Monroe Jr., Dawnita (Tony Mucick) Pruitt, Kayelea (Taylor) Reed, Aimee (Jherrell) Jackson, Dustin Ray Monroe, and Dori Riggs; four great-grandchildren, Beckett Reed, Hallie Jo Monroe, Deaira Riffe, and James Riffe; many adopted granddaughters through foster care; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, William Franklin Riggs; two sisters, Gussie Kinsey and Patty Smith; four brothers, Roy Stone, Ronnie Stone, Kermit Stone, and Jimmy Stone; and one grandson, Jeffrey Dale Pruitt.
Graveside services will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Crystal Dawn Cemetery at Quincy with Minister Delmar Rogers officiating.
Condolences may be sent at www.rlrfuneralhome.com.
