BORN

1935

DIED

2017

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613 Bunch Street

Corinth, Mississippi

Mildred Riggs Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 29, 2017.

Celebration of life service for Mildred Genell Riggs, 82, are set for Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at Holly Baptist Church with Bro. Trent Nethery officiating. Burial will be in Holly Cemetery.

Visitation will begin Friday from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday at Memorial Funeral Home .

She was a lifelong member of Holly Baptist Church. Mildred who enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, also loved cooking for her family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, J.R. Barnes and Estell Kay Barnes; daughter, Teresa Stewart; son, Harold Wayne Riggs; brothers and sisters, Eugene Barnes, Billy Kay Barnes, Lowell Edward Barnes, Donna Ruth Barnes, C.W. Barnes, Bobby Mearl Barnes, Bobby Earl Barnes, Myra Joan Fooshee.

She is survived by her daughter, Kathy (Tony) Meyers; Sisters, Nelma Mitchell and Regetta Leatherwood, grandchildren, Ginger (Todd) Robinson, Christy (Richard) Fiveash, Brooke (James) Winchester; step-granddaughter, Amber (Jimbo) Ross; great-grandchildren, Ladanna Jones, Kaylee Jones, Lexi Kate Fiveash, Candler Robinson, Carleigh Robinson, Maddie Grace Winchester and a step-granddaughter, Harley Ross.

Condolences may be left at memorialcorinth.com

Arrangements under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home, Corinth, Mississippi.

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July 1, 2017

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Phyllis Hall

We were out of town due to emergency with family . We are praying for you all and your family . We are praying for each and everyone of you . I wish we could be there today but due to this . I pray that God gives you peace and understanding and just remember God is in control . We love you all! Love you . Phyllis and Dudley Hall
My mom is out of town with us . She is so sorry and she is sending her love to you . Love you all. Mildred Floyd

June 30, 2017

Kathy I am so sorry about your mom, I will pray for you strength and grace
through this time
Squeaky Essary

June 29, 2017

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