Elaine T. (Tupps) Riggs
July 23, 1919 - March 16, 2011
Elaine T. (Tupps) Riggs, 91 of Anderson died unexpectedly at her residence March 16, 2011.
Elaine was born in Stamping Ground, KY July 23, 1919 to John C. & Flossie B. (Highchew) Tupps.
She was a 1938 graduate of Markleville High School.
She worked briefly at Guide Lamp 1938-39, Delco Remy during WW II from 1941-1944 then she was a Certified Dental Assistant for Dr. Remley and Dr. Bigelow from 1957-1992.
She was a member of Noble Street and New Horizons United Methodist Church.
She loved spending time with her family especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She is survived by her son, Rodney (Sharon) Riggs of Anderson, her 2 grandchildren Todd A. (Brandy) Riggs and Chris A. (Michelle) Riggs all of Pendleton, 6 great grandchildren: Corbin, Brandon, Mason, Randy, Bryce and Jaxon Riggs her 2 brothers James (Arleen) Tupps of Anderson, Thomas (Wanda) Tupps of Warsaw.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Harry G. Riggs died in 1957; her son, Stephen H. Riggs died in 1996, grandson Stephen David Riggs died in 1997, brothers & sisters Everett Tupps, Shirley Tupps, Sylvia Swartz, Christine Showalter, Wavie B. Markle; Taylor Tupps and her step-mother, Alice Tupps.
Service will be on Saturday, March 19, 2011 at 1 P.M. at Rozelle-Johnson Funeral Service with Rev. Richard True officiating. Friends may call on Saturday from 11 am until the service at the funeral home.
Cremation will take place following the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to American Cancer Society or American Heart Association.
E-mail condolences may be sent to [email protected].