Evelyn E. Riggleman's obituary , Passed away on May 2, 2025 in Petersburg, West Virginia

Evelyn E. Riggleman

September 6, 1937 - May 2, 2025 (87 years old)

Petersburg, West Virginia

Evelyn E. Riggleman's obituary , Passed away on May 2, 2025 in Petersburg, West Virginia

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Schaeffer Funeral Home Inc

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Evelyn E. Riggleman

September 6, 1937 - May 2, 2025 (87 years old)

Petersburg, West Virginia

Evelyn E. Riggleman Obituary

The world bids farewell to Evelyn E. Riggleman of Petersburg, West Virginia, departing on May 2, 2025 at the age of 87. Evelyn leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Luther Clinton Gillespie and Clara Elizabeth Gillespie (Simpson); her husband Denver Lee Riggleman, Sr.; her granddaughter Shelly Raquel Riggleman; and her siblings, Junior Gillespie, Carter Gillespie, Reves Gillespie, Maddie Fewell, Margaret Dawson, Martha Griffith, Mallie Riggleman, Mildred Cameron, Ruth Jenkins and Mary Ellen Gillespie.

She is survived by: her children, Denver L. Riggleman Jr. (Robin) of Petersburg, WV and Phyllis Poland (Gary) of Panama City, Florida; her brother Jimmy Gillespie of Lovingston, VA; and her sister-in-law Audrey Riggleman Petersburg. She is also survived by six grandchildren and twenty-three great grandchildren and eleven great-great grandchildren.

Evelyn's family suggests memorial contributions be made to Living Hope Baptist Church/Operation Christmas Child, 1011 North Fork Hwy, Petersburg, WV 26847.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Schaeffer Funeral Home Inc



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May 05

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Schaeffer Funeral Home
11 N Main St, Petersburg, WV 26847

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May 06

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Schaeffer Funeral Home
11 N Main St, Petersburg, WV 26847

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