Shirley Jean Riggens-Howard's obituary , Passed away on March 11, 2025 in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Shirley Jean Riggens-Howard

August 25, 1951 - March 11, 2025 (73 years old)

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Shirley Jean Riggens-Howard's obituary , Passed away on March 11, 2025 in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Nelson Memorial Gardens Inc

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Shirley Jean Riggens-Howard

August 25, 1951 - March 11, 2025 (73 years old)

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Shirley Jean Riggens-Howard Obituary

We are sad to announce that on March 11, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Shirley Jean Riggens-Howard (Fort Wayne, Indiana). You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Shirley Jean Riggens-Howard or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Charlie Riggens and Dorothy Riggens; her brothers, Robert Riggens, Duane Riggens and James Holmes; and her daughter-in-law Lori Yvette Howard.

She is survived by: her husband Larry Howard; her children, Keith L. Howard, Craigg L. Howard and Nicole S. Howard-Milligan (Kelvin); her grandchildren, Minique Govan-Taylor, Cameryn Howard, Kyla Howard, Jabreen Howard Sr., LeAndra Milligan and Aniyah Milligan; her great grandchildren, Kiaya Taylor and Jabreen Howard Jr.; her grandchildren, Jurnee Brunson, Jh'Ream Walker, Denise Brunson and Jaheim Jackson; her siblings, Charles Riggens (Mae), Ronnie Riggens (Sharon), Ardest Riggens (Reatta), George Riggens (Valerie), Finney Riggens (Martha), Louis Riggens (Vicki), Donnell Riggens, Gloria Holmes, Pat Terry (Owen) and Barbara Cleaves; her siblings-in-law, Hazel Caldwell, Bernice Howard, Joann Davis, Cleretta, Fletcher Howard (Barbara), Graylin Howard and James Branigan; and her sisters, Emma Williams, Catherine Upshaw and Cynthia Upshaw.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Nelson Memorial Gardens Inc



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