Mrs. Billie Jean Riggs

October 14, 1942 - March 30, 2021

Bilie Jean Riggs passed away to her heavenly home on March 30, 2021 in the early morning hours surrounded by her loved ones. Billie was born in Keevil, Arkansas, October 14, 1942 to Edward Terry Crow and Susie Marie Gunter. She grew up with her sister and best friend, Joyce Ann. They were of the Pentecost faith. In 1957, Billie married the love of her life, Bobby Lee Riggs, in a double wedding ceremony with their close friends Hugh and Dora Redmond. They lived a blessed life together sharing four children Terry, Marvin, Nancy and Shelly. In 1979, she became a nurse, working many years taking care of others. Her life changed when her grandchildren came along. She absolutely adored them; they could do no wrong in her eyes. She is survived by her son Terry Riggs of Marianna, daughter Nancy Riggs of Marianna, and daughter Shelly (Billy) Parson of Palestine. Billie's grandchildren are: Ross Riggs, Austin Riggs, Lacey Baker, Emmalee Eifling, Abby Vickers, Peyton Vickers, Jaxon Parson and Gunner Parson. Great-grandchildren are: Aurora Baker, Remy Riggs and Bobby Riggs; sister Joyce (Truman) Price of Rison, AR and a host of nieces and nephews. Mrs. Billie was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Riggs; son Marvin Riggs; and parents Terry and Susie Crow. Mrs. Riggs chose to donate her remains to Genesis for research. No arrangements will be made at this time, the family will hold a private memorial at a later date. The family would like to express a special thank you to the staff of Legacy Hospice for their loving care. Family will gather at the home of Billy and Shelly Parson in Palestine. Memorials can be made to the following charities in memory of Mrs. Riggs: St. Jude's Children's Hospital Memorial Giving 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 https://www.stjude.org/give/memorials-and-dedications.html In Memory of Mrs. Billy Jean Riggs - Palestine, Arkansas or Arkansas Cancer Research Center Memorials 4301 W. Markham St. #721 Little Rock, AR 72205 https://cancer.uams.edu/ In Memory of Mrs. Billy Jean Riggs - Palestine, Arkansas Floral Baskets and Plants should be sent to the home of Billy and Shelly Parson: 105 Cooper St., Palestine, AR 72372