- Date Of Birth: June 16, 1953
- Date Of Death: April 30, 2022
- State: Colorado
Dorothy Jean Riggens
As beautiful as a rose to see was her life, she lived so gracefully. She made things precious by her touch; her selfless love lives on in each of us. The petals of her life fell one by one, each a gift of her heart till there were none. Yet her radiance blooms once again in fields of glory with no end.
Dorothy Jean Riggens was born on June 16, 1953, in Marianna, Arkansas to her parents, Katie L. Smith and Edward Smith. She was the only child born in the family. As a child, she enjoyed playing jack rocks with her mother. While attending Cole Junior High School, she won a Jack Rock competition. She also attended Manuel High School both schools located in Denver, Colorado.
In 1970, Dorothy wed, Charles E. Riggens in Denver, Colorado. The exchanged vows in the home of her mother.
By profession, Dorothy was employed as a Dietician working at National Jewish Hospital. She was hard-working, dedicated, and performed her duties with a spirit of excellence. They fondly remember her skill and expertise in making fruit trees.
Dorothy was a fun-loving woman, who enjoyed life and those she encircled.
Dorothy Jean Riggins departed this life on April 30, 2022, in Denver, Colorado. Those left to cherish her memory and mourn her loss include 2 sons, Virgil L. Richardson of Aurora, Colorado, and Charles E. Riggens, Jr., of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma: 2 daughters, Bobbie L. Vaughns of Denver, Colorado and Theresa A. Riggens of Austin, Texas; 11 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; and host other relatives and many friends.
