Wilma H. Riggins

Wilma is preceded in death by her parents, James Arthur Harrison and Tennie Florence Shelton Harrison, husband of 27 years, Charles W, Riggins, Jr., nephew, Irvin "Sonny" Lewis, niece, Dianne Harrison Hauseman.

She is survived by nephew, Arthur Ray Harrison Jr., nieces, Wilma "Sister" Lewis Stacey, Susan Harrison Vieira (Scott), Tina Harrison Myers (Tony), Ann Margaret Nanney (Dave), Lynn Harrison Beaumont (Mark), Barbara Harrison Smoak (Rodney), and Becky Harrison Lawson (Scott). She is also survived by Charles' Son, Chris Riggins (Teresa), and Charles' daughter, Dawn Riggins Evans (Bobby). Wilma is survived by her dear friend, Kim Cisneros and friend and caregiver for over five years, Nancy DeGrie.

Wilma loved her family dearly and her friends. She was a sweet, loving, and caring person. She loved people and always made everyone feel welcomed. She graduated from Dupont High School Class of 1949. She was voted "Prettiest Girl" that year.

After High School, she visited her sister, Lucille, in New Jersey. She stayed there and went to work for Dupont in Wilmington, Delaware. Upon retiring from Dupont, she returned to Old Hickory. She met Charles and they married.

Wilma was an excellent seamstress and cook. One of the most memorable things for everyone was the elaborate Christmas dinners. She and Charles hosted every year. They cooked all the food and the family truly enjoyed!

For the last several years, there was always "Sunday Dinner" at Wilmas. The family looked forward to this. Wilma had a beautiful voice. After eating, sometimes, she, Arthur, and Larry would sing and harmonize.

We want to thank the wonderful Caregivers from Home Instead of Lebanon and also everyone from Alive Hospice for their wonderful and loving care.

There will be a gathering of family and friends at Hermitage Funeral Home on Tuesday February 24, from 12pm till 2 pm. A celebration of Life will begin at 2pm with Pastor Jim Harris officiating. Interment to follow at Hermitage Memorial Gardens.