Nelda Riggs

Nelda Louise Riggs, 59, of Caneyville, passed away Saturday, January 18th, 2014 at her residence surrounded by her family.She was born on May 3rd, 1954 in Fordsville, the daughter of IJ & Lou Cindy (Hayse) White. Nelda was a homemaker and a dog groomer at Shaggy Dog in Leitchfield. She attended the United Methodist Church of Morgantown and was a pianist for 6 years. She enjoyed times at Lake Malone fishing. Most of all, she enjoyed life. Nelda was also a Kentucky Colonel. Nelda is survived by her husband of 23 years, Gary Riggs; 2 sons, Josh Travis Taylor (Amber) of Owensboro and Leonard Arthur Taylor (Brandy Sharpe) of Taylorsville; 4 daughters Amanda Louise Taylor of Owensboro, Janet Riggs of Spring Lick, Jessica Taylor of Millwood and Tamatha Riggs of Caneyville; 8 grandchildren; 2 brothers, James White of Maceo and Jeff White of Owensboro and one sister, Gail Arnold also of Owensboro. She is preceded in death by her parents. The family has chosen cremation with a memorial service to be held at the Dermitt-Joyce Funeral Home in Caneyville Saturday, January 25th at 1:00 pm. Bro. Gerald Geary will be officiating. Friends may call at the Dermitt-Joyce Funeral Home in Caneyville Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until time of service.