Bernice Riggs Delhi, Louisiana Obituary

Bernice Riggs

<p><span style="font-size:20px;"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;"><strong>Bernice was the fourth child born to Maude and Peter Riggs on April 3,1941 in Tallulah, Louisiana. Bernice made her heavenly transition on Friday, January 15,2021. </strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px;"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;"><strong>Bernice accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized by the late Reverend Jesse Henderson at New Morning Star Baptist Church. Bernice remained a member of New Morning Star Baptist Church until she transitioned.</strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px;"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;"><strong>Bernice was educated in the Madison Parish school system and was a graduate of Reuben McCall High School. She attended and graduated from Hinds Junior College and Robinson Business School..</strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px;"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;"><strong>Bernice had a love for reading, a thirst for knowledge and she loved trying new recipes.</strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px;"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;"><strong>Bernice was a nurturer, a surrogate mother to her younger siblings, a loving, kind and compassionate sister, aunt and friend.</strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px;"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;"><strong>She leaves to cherish her memories four brothers and five sisters: Darnell Riggs, Las Vegas, Nev., Lottie R. Webb, Mitchell A. Riggs (Glory), Erma R. Lindsey,Tallulah, La.&nbsp; Deloris R. Oates, Los Angeles, Ca. Alma R. Thomas (Lawrence), Baton Rouge,La., Douglas R. Riggs (Corean), Mable R. Chandler (Kenneth), Tallulah,La., Reverend Rory R.Riggs (Nancy), Los Angeles,Ca., and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.</strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px;"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;"><strong>Bernice was preceded in death by Roosevelt Riggs ( infant brother), parents Maude and Peter Riggs.</strong></span></span></p>
April 3, 1941 - January 15, 202104/03/194101/15/2021
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January 19, 2021
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January 19, 2021
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Las Vegas Riggs Family
January 19, 2021
From your Las Vegas Riggs family sending our Heartfelt sympathy ♥ to the Family 💖. We too were very saddened by the passing of
aunt Bernice,she was very special to us all,we will always remember her fondly. We just wanted you to know that our thoughts and prayers are ... Continue Reading
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Douglissa and Jakari Harris
January 19, 2021
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Charles and Bertha Riggs-Lloyd
January 19, 2021
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Jeffrey Ranel Jr.
January 18, 2021
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Mitchell Riggs and Family
January 18, 2021
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Chastain Riggs
January 18, 2021
Thank you for teaching me how to be a responsible adult and taking care of me like I was yours. I’m going to miss you so much. Love you.
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January 18, 2021
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Erma R Lindsey
January 18, 2021
I can wipe away the tears from my eyes but not the pain my heart. I love you. ❤
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