Mae H. Triggs

1921 - 2011

Mae H. Triggs obituary, 1921-2011, Shenandoah, VA

BORN

1921

DIED

2011

FUNERAL HOME

Lindsey-Kyger Funeral Home

703 Maryland Ave

Shenandoah, Virginia

Mae Triggs Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 18, 2011.

Mae Herring Triggs, 90, a resident of Shenandoah, has been called by The Lord to come home to be with her loving husband, William R. Triggs, Sr., and her sisters, Vandilla H. Shelton and Lucille H. Shinn on Wednesday, May 18, 2011. She had been ill for the past two years.

She was born in Elkton on May 2, 1921 and was the daughter of the late Journey and Elizabeth Rodgers Herring.

Mae graduated from Elkton High School and moved to Shenandoah from Elkton where she lived for 70 years. She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church, Epran, the Crafters Club and a bowling team.

She is survived by one daughter Constance "Connie" Triggs Switzer of Shenandoah; two sons, William "Bill" Triggs, Jr. and wife, Melva of Glen Burnie, MD, and Thomas "Tommy" Triggs and wife, Cheryl of Shenandoah; five grandsons, Thomas A. Triggs, Jr and wife, Tracy, William R. Triggs III, and wife, Kristie, Scott Switzer, Dustin Triggs and William Hamby; and six great-grandsons, Chad and Cody Switzer, Zachary, Daniel, Tyler, and Taner Triggs; a devoted niece, Linda Moss and friend Dimple Dorraugh.

A graveside service will be held 2:00 PM, Thursday, May 19, 2011 at Rest Haven Cemetery with Rev. Stephen Creech officiating. There will be no viewing and the casket will remain closed.

Following the graveside service please join the family at Christ United Methodist Church for a meal to celebrate Mae's life.

Memorial contributions may be made to Christ United Methodist Church, c/o Building Fund, 501 Senior Avenue, Shenandoah, VA 22849 or charity of one's choice, in her memory.

Lindsey-Kyger Funeral Home in Shenandoah is handling arrangements and online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.lindseykygerfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Memories and Condolences
for Mae Triggs

What is your first memory of Mae?

Share a favorite memory you have of Mae.

Tell us about a special moment you shared with Mae.

Describe a time when Mae made you laugh or smile.

What is something you will always remember about Mae?

Talk about a shared experience you had with Mae.

What is something you did together that you enjoyed?

Describe a place or activity that reminds you of Mae.

Tell us about a personal story or anecdote involving Mae.

What is something you learned from Mae?

Not sure what to say?

0 Entries

Be the first to post a memory or condolences.

Make a Donation
in Mae Triggs's name

Memorial Events
for Mae Triggs

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

Funeral services provided by:

Lindsey-Kyger Funeral Home

703 Maryland Ave, Shenandoah, VA 22849

How to support Mae's loved ones
Commemorate a cherished Veteran with a special tribute of Taps at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Mae Triggs's life and legacy
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more