Mary L. Riggs, 74, formerly of Winthrop

Mary Louella Taylor Riggs, 74, of Fort Myers, Florida died Friday October 1st, 2010 at 5:38 p.m. in her daughter Brooke's home in Collierville, TN.

She was born October 19th, 1935 in Winthrop to Guy David and Doris Evelyn Taylor.

Mary T. Riggs is survived by her adoring husband, Dale Winston Riggs, whom she married on January 8th, 1955. They have four daughters, Shelley Amanda Duffy, Tracey L. Schmidt, Pamela Riggs Troia, and Brooke Taylor Riggs Smotherman; love you forever, and will like you for always. As well as five grandchildren, Courtney Amanda Sievert, Brandon Thomas Duffy, Taylor Leigh Duffy, Catelyn Amanda Halusic, and Emily Breanne Halusic. She has a brother Charles Benjamin Taylor.

Dale and Mary Riggs' lives together began in Winthrop (33 years worth), followed by Mitchell, IN (7 years), to Fort Myers, FL (15 sunny years), where they enjoyed every moment life and love brought this beautiful couple. They were fortunate to have had a love that will last a lifetime over.

You are loved Momma.

Memorial Services for this amazing, strong, fun, and wonderful lady....in the truest form, will be held at a later date in November in Collierville, TN. Memorial Park Funeral Home, "Behind the stone wall", 901-767-8930.

Condolences may be offered at www.MemorialParkOnline.com