Dorothy J. Riggs, 101, of Bedford, passed away on April 18, 2023 at the Stonebridge Health Campus in Bedford. Born July 27, 1921, she was the daughter of Fred Wampler and Florence (Gilbreth) Wampler. She married Roy Riggs, Jr. on December 27, 1941, and he preceded her in death on January 18, 1998.Dorothy was a graduate of Bedford High School with the class of 1938. She had worked at Bells Mend-It-Shop and in the Golf Pro Shop at Otis Park Golf Course and at the Pro Shops in Bad Axe, Michigan and Kalamazoo, Michigan. She was a life-time member of Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. Dorothy is survived by her daughter, Pat (Roger) Scott; three grandsons, Brian Scott, Zach Medlock and J.D. (Traci) Medlock; three great grandchildren, Jasmine (Justin) Perry, Dalton Valencia and Teddy Medlock; two great-great grandchildren, Braxton Perry and Caroline Perry.Dorothy was preceded in death by one daughter, Robin Medlock; one granddaughter, Julie Scott; three brothers, Fred Wampler, Jr., Louis Wampler and Jim Wampler.A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Church at 11:00am on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 with burial to follow in Beech Grove Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 10:00am to 11:00am also on Wednesday at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. Contributions in memory of Dorothy can be made to the Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic School.Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes has been entrusted with the care of and arrangements for Mrs. Dorothy J. Riggs. Online condolences and remembrances may be shared at www.FergusonLee.com.
Cemetery
Beech Grove Cemetery
Bedford IN 47421
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Visitation
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
1711 "I" Street Bedford, IN US 47421
Bedford IN 47421
US
Funeral Home
Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes
818 18th St
Bedford IN - 47421
US
(812) 275-4433