Veldine Venice Riggs

Veldine devoted her life to serving her family and her church.  Her home was always open to family, friend or stranger for a warm meal and some lively conversation.  At the age of 18 she received Christ as her Savior and joined Peters Creek Missionary Baptist Church.  This began her lifetime of service to the Lord and her Church.  If the doors were open, she was there serving in some capacity.  She taught Sunday School, Vacation Bible School and was Director of the WMU.  The first Training Union was established in 1949, with Veldine serving as Superintendent for the Association.  In her later years, Veldine believed she could not be as essential as she once was, but she showed us all the strength of Faith that carries us through difficulties and trials of life.  She has been a leader by example and a witness of Christian character throughout her life by her service and commitment to prayer and supplication to the Lord.

Survivors include her daughter, Sharon Diane Pennell; daughter-in-law ,Sharon Riggs; grandchildren, LeAndra (Mark) Austin, Kelly (Duane) Spencer, Dana (Michael) Ledford and Karey Pennell; great grandchildren, Samantha (Alexander) Colbrook, Aaron Ledford, Alexis (Chad) Welch and Zachary Ledford; great great grandchildren, Harper Dawn Menees, Abel Brian Menees, Lexi Grace Colbrook and Lakin Diane Colbrook; brother, Gathel (Betty) McDowell and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Noah Franklin Riggs; son, Aaron Eugene Riggs; brother, Gordon and wife, Joyce McDowell; sister, Frances Warren and parents, Manford and Mildred McDowell.

Services are scheduled for 1 PM Monday November 20, 2023 at Peters Creek Missionary Baptist Church with interment in Peters Creek Cemetery.  The family will receive visitors from 11 AM until service time at the church.

Donations may be made to Peters Creek Cemetery, c/o Banterra Bank, 101 Main St., Elizabethtown, IL 62931.

Hardin County Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.