Marilyn Ruth Riggan's obituary , Passed away on September 14, 2025 in Halifax, North Carolina

Marilyn Ruth Riggan

January 11, 1952 - September 14, 2025 (73 years old)

Halifax, North Carolina

Marilyn Ruth Riggan's obituary , Passed away on September 14, 2025 in Halifax, North Carolina

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Hockaday Funeral And Cremation Service

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Marilyn Ruth Riggan

January 11, 1952 - September 14, 2025 (73 years old)

Halifax, North Carolina

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Marilyn Ruth Riggan Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Marilyn Ruth Riggan of Halifax, North Carolina, born in Petersburg, Virginia, who passed away at the age of 73, on September 14, 2025. 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 Marilyn Ruth Riggan to show support.

In the vast expanse of eternity, may Marilyn find peace everlasting, cradled in the gentle embrace of the universe. And as we stand on the shores of remembrance, may her legacy inspire us to live each day with purpose, passion, and profound gratitude for the gift of life itself.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Roy Riggan and Therese Riggan; her son James "Peanut" Roland Matthews Jr.; and her sister Judith Lousie Riggan Smith. She is survived by: her nephew Michael Anderton (Brandy); her brother Kenneth Davis Riggan (Kathy); and her granddaughter Amber. She is also survived by her great grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hockaday Funeral And Cremation Service



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Wed

Sep 17

Visitation

Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service
507 US-158, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870

Thu

Sep 18

Graveside service

Community Center Baptist Church Cemetery
2360 Ridgecrest Rd, Halifax, NC 27839

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