Shirley Anne (Beck) Riggins
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Shirley Anne (Beck) Riggins, 91, of Coatesville entered into eternal rest on Friday, October 13, 2023. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Clinton Webb Beck and Ora Mae Coder Beck. She was the beloved wife of the late Elmer Chandler Riggins with whom she shared 58 years of marriage.
She was a 1950 graduate of S. Horace Scott High School located in Coatesville, Pennsylvania. Shirley was a devoted homemaker and a school bus driver for the Krapf Bus company.
She had a strong faith in our Lord and Savior. She was a member and attended Sandy Hill Community Church of Coatesville and was a previous member of Cornerstone Fellowship, Coatesville Bible Fellowship and the Wagontown Union Chapel. She was involved in child evangelism, Sunday School at her church, senior bible study, and luncheons at East Brandywine Baptist Church.
She enjoyed gardening, birdwatching, doing puzzles, and reading books. She enjoyed shopping and adding to her collections. She loved to attend auctions and yard sales and baking pies for her family and friends.
Most enjoyable times were spent having family near her and loved family gatherings.
Every day Shirley felt blessed and marveled at God’s creation of our beautiful world.
She is survived by five children: Rebecca A. Riggins of Coatesville, Deborah R. Messner (Jere) of Coatesville, John E. Riggins of Honey Brook, Jennifer L. Yetter (Andy), of Mohnton, and Joy L. Knox and the late William Knox of Elgin, Illinois. Additionally, she is survived by 13 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren, and five siblings: Phyllis Ferguson, Hazel Sensenig, Lillian Amos, James Beck, and Deborah Hall. She was preceded in death by one sibling: Carol Keinard and two great-grandchildren: Kolby and Amelia.
Funeral services will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, from the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St., Parkesburg, Pennsylvania 19365. Friends and family are invited to attend a visitation period taking place from 10 AM until the start of the service. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family.
A live stream has been provided per request of the family for those unable to attend the service. To watch the live stream the day of the service please click HERE.
In lieu of flowers; memorial contributions can be made to In Touch Ministries (Charles Stanley) or Turning Point (David Jeremiah).
Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
Condolences
Grandmom
Grandmom, I love you forever. I miss you dearly. Thank you for your love, and for the loving memories we have to cherish.
Special sister
Shirley was a great sister that I was privileged to have. I was able to visit with her just 3 weeks before she went home to be with our Lord and Savior. What a special time that was. So blessed. We will be together again some day when the Lord calls us home. My prayers for the rest of the family. Shirley will be greatly missed.
Memories
So sorry for your loss Jennifer and prayers to your family. I just seen your Mom's passing posted. I remember my parents always visiting at your home on Sandy Hill road usually a Saturday or Sunday as we were quite young at that time. Growing up in Wagontown Chapel. May you always keep your fond memories of your Mom.