Joan Margarite Salem's obituary , Passed away on January 31, 2026 in Abilene, Texas

Joan Margarite Salem

August 18, 1935 - January 31, 2026 (90 years old)

Abilene, Texas

Joan Margarite Salem's obituary , Passed away on January 31, 2026 in Abilene, Texas
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Joan Margarite Salem

August 18, 1935 - January 31, 2026 (90 years old)

Abilene, Texas

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Joan Margarite Salem Obituary

The passing of Joan Margarite Salem of Abilene, Texas leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on January 31, 2026 at the age of 90. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joan Margarite Salem to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Morris Wilkes and Margaret Wilkes; her daughter Cheryl Lynn Riggs; her husbands, Thomas Riggs and Albert Keith; and her siblings, Geraldine Samson, Betty Blazer, Gloria Salem, Joyce Bowens and Bob Wilkes.

She is survived by: her sons, Kimball Riggs (Jeanie), Thomas Riggs (Sonya) and Kevin Keith (Michelle); and her stepchildren, Richard Salem and Debi Salem. She is also survived by grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, Garden of Memories Cemetery & Crematory



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Fri

Feb 06

Visitation

Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home
5701 US-277, Abilene, TX 79606

Sat

Feb 07

Celebration of life

Elmwood West Methodist Church
1302 S Pioneer Dr, Abilene, TX 79605

Sat

Feb 07

Committal service

Elmwood Memorial Park
5750 US-277, Abilene, TX 79606

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