Connie "Chris" Riggs's obituary , Passed away on November 3, 2026 in Fort Smith, Arkansas

Connie "Chris" Riggs

January 15, 1943 - November 3, 2026 (83 years old)

Fort Smith, Arkansas

Connie "Chris" Riggs's obituary , Passed away on November 3, 2026 in Fort Smith, Arkansas

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Ocker-Putman Funeral Homes

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Connie "Chris" Riggs

January 15, 1943 - November 3, 2026 (83 years old)

Fort Smith, Arkansas

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Connie Riggs Obituary

Connie Riggs of Fort Smith, Arkansas, born on January 15, 1943, passed away on November 3, 2026. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Connie Riggs to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Lester Bale and Connie Bale (Simmons). She is survived by: her husband David; her children, DeAnne Peek of Fort Smith, Meredith Burton (Wayne) of Fayetteville, NC and Richard Riggs (Jennifer) of Fort Smith; her sister Carole Miller of Fort Smith; her grandchildren, Rachael Steward, Matthew Peek, Daniel Peek, Jordan Riggs, Landon Riggs, Jacob Burton and Tanner Burton; and her great grandchildren, Tristan Steward, Aiden Steward and Kane Brewer.

Visitation was held on Monday, November 9th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Ocker-Putman Funeral Home (4500 Jenny Lind Rd, Fort Smith, AR 72901).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Ocker-Putman Funeral Homes



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Nov 09

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Ocker-Putman Funeral Home
4500 Jenny Lind Rd, Fort Smith, AR 72901

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