Ruby Jane Riggs

Ruby Jane Riggs, 84, of Shelbyville, died Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015, at her residence.

Born March 14, 1931, in Greensburg, she was the daughter of Dellie Roberts and Edith D. (Jackson) Roberts Woods. She married Carl Thomas Riggs Sr. on Jan. 24, 1951, and he preceded her in death Jan. 30, 1990.

Ruby is survived by sons: Carl T. Riggs Jr. and wife, Sheila, Shelbyville; Timothy Lee Riggs, Fort Myers, Florida; and Jason Riggs and wife, Julie, Shelbyville; daughters: Linda George, Shelbyville; Brenda Beard and husband, James, Shelbyville; and Julie Lamberd and husband, Clint, Boggstown; grandchildren, Shelley Pike, Scott Pike, Carl T. Riggs III, Ida Riggs, Mandi J. Riggs, Brian Anderson, Trey Seely and Cara Seely; great-grandchildren, Dustin, Karden, Kaylee, Kalab, Kadi, Leigha, Landon, Chase, Eli and Landon; sisters: Betty Robbins, Greensburg; Carol Larabee, New Palestine; and Shari Griffith and husband, Michael, Shelbyville; brothers, Donald L. Roberts, Morristown; and Paul Richard Wood, Indianapolis.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, daughter, Carla Anne, sisters, Dorothy and Virginia "Ginny", and brother-in-law, Michael Larabee.

Mrs. Riggs was a homemaker.

She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.

She admired the beauty of the cardinals. Her home was a safe haven and was shared by many.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015, at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service, 703 S. Harrison St., Shelbyville, IN 46176.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015, at the funeral home, with Father John Maung officiating.

Burial will be at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Shelbyville.

Memorial contributions may be made to Ruby June Riggs Memorial Fund in care of the funeral home.

Funeral Directors Greg, Sheila and Stuart Parks are honored to conduct the services for Ruby Jane Riggs.

Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com.