1920
2017
High Point- Ivy Rene Brown Riggs went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 26 at Hospice Home at High Point.
Ivy was born May 13, 1920, in Bishopville, SC, the daughter of the late Maggie Hyatt Brown and Jackson Joel Brown. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roman James Riggs in 1984, a sister, Louise Owens Crouse in 1986, a daughter, Ann Riggs Howard in 1990, and great-grandson, Andrew Howard in 2011.
Left to cherish her memory are a son, Ivey James Riggs (Joyce) of Jamestown, daughters Rebecca Mullis of Nashville, TN, Jackie Gillespie of High Point, Sarah Chiles (David) of Jamestown, Cheryl Rice of Carolina Beach; ten grandchildren, Kimberly Riggs, Christopher Riggs, Brian Riggs, Cindy Komarek, Audrey Robertson, Dr. Janice Howard, Gregory Howard, Marcus Davis, Angela Kemper and Melissa Freeman; twenty great-grandchildren; and three great-great-granddaughters.
She was a member of Community Evangelical United Methodist Church where she served as organist until 2002. Ivy loved music and playing piano. She especially enjoyed the old hymns she grew up with in church choir. She was a great seamstress, floral designer, avid gardener, and enjoyed all kinds of needlework. She was a real estate broker until retirement in early 1980's.
She was happiest when she was surrounded by family. She was a wonderful Christian mother, grandmother and friend and will be remembered for her love of Christ, her kindness and sweet, loving spirit.
A funeral service will be held Thursday, November 30, at 2:00 PM at the chapel of Sechrest Funeral Service at 1301 E. Lexington Ave. High Point, NC 27262, with family visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery.
Memorials may be directed to the House of Prayer 5884 Riverdale Dr., Jamestown, NC 27282 or the Gideons International Guilford South Camp at P.O. Box 77245 Greensboro NC 27417.
The family wished to thank Carriage House Memory Care of Greensboro and Hospice of the Piedmont for their exceptional care.
Sechrest Funeral Service of High Point is honored to serve the Riggs Family. Online condolences may be made at sechrestfunerals.com
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December 4, 2017
Dear Jackie and family, I am so sorry for the loss of your Mother. I am sure that you will miss her. Thinking of you all often. Renay Newby Lamp
November 28, 2017
SHELIA SMITH
Cheryl and all family members. I am sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother. You have my prayers and thoughts as you go thru this time of loss.
Shelia Rice Smith, Thomasville NC
November 27, 2017
Janice Howard
Grandma, you left such a great legacy for us. You will always be in my heart and in my memories. I will miss you so much. I will always remember our many visits with each other and will treasure the photos that capture those moments. I know that you are at peace now with your Lord and Savior. love, Jan
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