Verdie Lairsey Riggs Daniels, 73, passed away November 27, 2018 after an extended illness while living with and being cared for by her son and daughter-in-law in Weaverville, North Carolina. Verdie was born in Pavo, Georgia December 18, 1944, but lived most of her life in Jacksonville, Middleburg and St. Augustine, Florida.
Verdie is preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Myrtice Lairsey; previous husbands, Ronald Riggs and Ted Daniels. Verdie is survived by her three sisters, Betty Plymel of Moultrie, GA; Shirley Davis of Doerun, GA; Helon (Allen) Suggs of Ormond Beach, FL. She has two children, Chris (Marsheila) Riggs of Weaverville, NC and Cynthia (Bill) Key-Tillo; two honorary daughters, Donna McDonald of Navarre Beach, FL and Peggy (Steve) Haley of Alpharetta, GA. Grandchildren include Alyssa Key-Dusablon, Christiana Key, Caitlin Riggs, Amanda Riggs, John William Tillo and Sydnie Haley; great-grandchildren Vincent Leo Key and Julien DuSablon.
Verdie leaves loving memories to be cherished by family and friends. She was the baby of the family and often enjoyed reminding her sisters of that fact. She was the life of any gathering and always had a big smile along with her infectious, vivacious, bright personality. She always had a camera ready to capture life’s precious moments and generously shared pictures with everyone. She will be greatly missed, but we look forward to seeing her again in heaven.
Friends and relatives are invited to the viewing from 1:00-3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at Hardage-Giddens Riverside Memorial Park and Funeral Home, 7242 Normandy Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32205. Funeral Service begins at 3:00 p.m. with graveside service following.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Verdie’s hospice provider who went above and beyond to provide excellent and deeply nurturing support for Verdie and her family. Donations can be sent to CarePartners Hospice, P.O. Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813.
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