From: Sherri Hall [ldrbelties@earthlink.net] Sent: Friday, September 26, 2003 7:52 PM To: KY-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [KYF] OBIT: Josephine Saunders Riggs, Barren Co. Submitted by Sandi Gorin NOTE: I have no connection, no further information and am not seeking additional information. "MRS. RIGGS DEAD. "Mrs. Josephine Riggs died at the home for the Aged in Dallas, Texas, May 1, eighty odd years of age. "Before her mariage she was Miss Josephine Saunders, and was born and reared in Glasgow, her mother being "Aunt Beckie" Saunders, remembered so well by the older generation. "She was a prominent teacher, and later was married to Mr. M. M. Riggs, formerly of Tompkinsville, a very prominent citizen, who died a number of years ago. "Her only son, Will, used to clerk for the Mansard Hotel in Bowling Green, but went to Paris, Tex., where he now lives. "Mrs. Riggs was a devout member of the Christian Church, and was one of the best women who ever lived. "She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Mary D. Matthews near this place. "The remains were interred in Dallas, on May 3." Unknown Glasgow KY newspaper, from files of the late Birdie Lutzow. ______________________________