Vera M. Labit Riggs was welcomed into heaven after a lengthy illness surrounded by her loved ones on July 9, 2016, at the age of 89. She was born in New Orleans, Louisiana and the daughter of the late Charles O’Neil Labit and Viold Pierron Labit. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmo J. Riggs, Jr. of Springfield, Louisiana. She is survived by her children, Connie Riggs Barringer (L.D.), Elmo Jerry Riggs (Kim), Jo Ann Riggs Catalanotto (Anthony), and Brian Carl Riggs (Carolyn). She has 9 grandchildren: Tammy, Jett, Taylor, Anthony, Ashley, Allie, Rebekah, Cole and Joshua. She has 3 great-grandchildren: Daisy, Baylor and Steven. She will also be missed by her brothers, sisters, and many nieces and nephews.
Vera was a successful business owner and real estate agent. She was a respected office manager for Jani-King, owner of a beauty salon and Riggs Courier Service. Vera was a member of Williams Boulevard Baptist Church, Parkview Baptist Church, and First Baptist Church of Ponchatoula. She was a loving daughter, sister, mother, Grandmother and great grandmother.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 4747 Veterans Memorial Blvd. Metairie, La, on Thursday, July 14, 2016 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. The funeral service will begin at 1 p.m. Burial will follow in Springfield Cemetery where a short Graveside Service will be held.
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Arrangements under the direction of Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, Metairie, LA.
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