Ruth Helen Riggs Obituary
The passing of Ruth Helen Riggs of Hixson, Tennessee occurred on September 27, 2026. Ruth, born on November 16, 1929, is remembered by those who knew her. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ruth Helen Riggs to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Walter Nelson and Georgia Nelson; her husband Martin Van Riggs, Jr.; her siblings, Mildred David, Mary Francis Rogers, Naomi Murphy, Cleta Witt, Gene and Pete Nelson; and her son-in-law Robert "Bob" Forrest.
She is survived by: her children, Judy Forrest, Brenda Creasman (Jesse), Janice McEachern (Lloyd) and Gene Riggs (Aggie); and her brothers, Rev. Sam Nelson and Joel Nelson (Martha). She is also survived by ten grandchildren, eighteen great grandchildren and twelve great great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 1st 2026 from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM at the North Hixson Church of God (5428 Cassandra Smith Rd, Hixson, TN 37343). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 1st 2026 at 12:00 PM at the same location.
