JoAnn L. Riggs

Funeral services for Joan Riggs, 77, of Inola, were held Saturday June 4, 2011 at Johnson Funeral Chapel in Sperry, Oklahoma. Reverend Norm Wasson officiated and burial was in Highland Cemetery in Inola, Oklahoma. Casket bearers were Johnny Simmons, Tony Simmons, Danny Riggs, and Ryan Felsinger. Honorary casket bearers were Howard Simmons, Darrell Simmons and Ray Felsinger.

Joan was born October 24, 1933 in Shamrock, Oklahoma to Jack and Opal (Hendricks) Simmons. She passed away June 1, 2011 in Sperry, OK.

She worked as a waitress and retired from Turley National Bank. She was a loving wife mother, and friend. She loved to swim, work in her flower garden, spend time with grandchildren, and taking trips to Utica Square. She enjoyed listening to music and talking about the old times by telling stories. She collected shoes and purses.

She is survived by her son, Danny Riggs and his wife Kim of Claremore, OK; brother, Howard Simmons and his wife Marie of Texas; grandchildren, Sara Long, Beth Riggs, Danielle Riggs, Katrina Riggs, Ryan Felsinger, and Ray Felsinger; great-grandchildren, Corbin, Derek, Danny, Ray, Kassi, Kayliegh, Kayla, MaKenzie, and Jaxon. Many other nieces, nephews, relatives and other friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Riggs; brother, LeRoy Simmons; parents, Jack and Opal Simmons.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the:

Americian Cancer Society

5110 S. Yale Ave. #101

Tulsa, OK 74135-7438