CLAXTON: Ann Collins Riggs, 86, passed away April 29, 2023.
She was a native of Evans County. Ann was a homemaker, dedicating her life raising her family in love and truth. Along with being a homemaker, Ann drove School Bus number twelve in Tattnall County for forty-one years. Ann loved The Lord, and was a loyal and active member of the Bellville United Methodist Church.
Ann was preceded in death by her parents, J. B. “Jot” and Audrey Miller Collins; and brother, James D. Collins.
SURVIVORS: sons, Barry Riggs of Evans County, Ga., Daniel (Michelle) Riggs of Tattnall County, Ga. and Scot (Sunni) Riggs of Glen County, Ga.; daughters, Colette R. (Roger) Moore of Claxton, Ga. and Roseann (Robert) DeJarnette of Vidalia, Ga.; sister, Betty Harkins of Ashville, NC.; grandchildren, Melissa R. Sapp, Lindsey (Paul) Evans, Scott (Katie) Moore, Blake Highsmith, Jena (Josh) Sandoval, Hank DeJarnette, Martin DeJarnette, Sydney Riggs, Corban Riggs and baby boy Riggs on the way; great-grandchildren, Tucker Thigpen, Bryson Sapp, Briggs Sapp, Scarlett Evans, Jagger Evans, Cooper Evans, Asher Moore, Hunter (Caitie) Partin, Sailor Kate Monroe, Charli Rae Monroe and Chesney Kay Monroe.
VISITATION: Friday, May 5, 2023, 10:00am – 11:00 a. m. at J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home.
FUNERAL: Friday, May 5, 2023, 11:00 a. m. at J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home Chapel.
BURIAL: Brewton Cemetery.
REMEMBRANCE: Brewton Cemetery, P.O. Box 978, Claxton, Ga. 30417; Evans County C.A.R.E.S., P.O. Box 667, Claxton, Ga. 30417.
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