Laura Jean Riggle
September 14, 2020
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Laura Jean Riggle, beloved daughter, sister, aunt and faithful friend went home to be with Jesus on September 14, 2020.
Laura was born July 24, 1959, in Des Moines to Elmer and Carolyn Riggle. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1977. Laura was a secretary at Mercy Hospital for 12 years and volunteered at Mercy Hospital and Grace Baptist Church for 28 years. She loved spending time with her family, especially during Christmas. Laura enjoyed playing games and word search puzzles. She was a long time member of Grace Baptist Church where she loved to serve.
Laura is survived by her parents, Elmer and Carolyn Riggle; siblings, Lynne (Buddy) Calhoun, David (Janet) Riggle, Mark (Judy) Riggle and Leigh (Doug) Van Wey; nieces and nephews, Jordan Riggle, Devyn Riggle, Clinton Riggle, Justin Riggle, Brandon Riggle, Audrey Riggle, Frank (Lisa) Calhoun and Katie (Janice) Ogden; five great-nieces and nephews; and a host of extended family and dear friends.
She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Clovie and Audrey Riggle; maternal grandparents, Carl and Odessa Stripe; and her nephew, Jamison Walker.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, September 18, 2020 at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 19th at Grace Baptist Church, 112 County Line Road. Laura will be laid to rest at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Grace Baptist Church or Spring Valley Bible Camp in loving memory of Laura.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Kim Martin Young
09/30/2020
Laura and I met and became friends in highschool. Our birthday's were just 4 days apart and we spent a few of them together. I have memories of our times shopping and sleepovers. I was happy to run into her at Mercy a few years ago and see how well she was doing as I have thought of her several times over the years. It's obvious that your sweet spirit left a light in this world. Thoughts and prayers to the Riggle family. RIP Laura.
Angela Weber
09/19/2020
I was blessed to meet Laura in 2007 when I started managing the Volunteer Department at MercyOne. She was always so willing to help out. Delivering flowers, weighing babies, answering phones, stuffing envelopes, organizing, delivering blankets, escorting visitors, secretarial duties, training new volunteers, and numerous other services. She was very deserving of the Service Award she received. Even after I left that role, I continued to see her, every Tuesday and Thursday, without fail. Even in a blizzard, Laura would still volunteer. Laura loved God, her family, and serving and it was obvious in how she lived her life. Her laughter and smile I will alway remember. My thoughts and prayers are with Laura's family.
Lorae A. nicodemus
09/19/2020
I worked with Laura in nursing services when I was in nursing school. She was always so cheerful and helpful! Prayers to your family! God bless from Lorae Harne DePhillips Nicodemus,RN
Tom Sanders
09/19/2020
I only knew Laura during the mid to late 70's when my dad was pastor at Grace. In that short time I learned what a kind and caring person she was. When I think of her I think of her smile and laughter. I was not at all surprised to see she continued to love and serve her Lord. The world was a kinder place because of her presence in it. I pray that the Riggle family will be comforted by wonderful memories and knowing she is in the presence of her Lord.
Diana M McCray
09/19/2020
I will miss you my friend. You are the one who got me to go to church camp. You were such an amazing friend. God bless you ?? ?.
Roger & Karen (Evans) Britt
09/19/2020
So sorry to read this. God be with you and bless you. Our deepest sympathy goes out to all of you.
Joan Beard
09/18/2020
Im so very sorry to hear about Lauras death. I knew her at MercyOne all the years she was there and always loved her warm, happy smile. She was such a lovely person, my deepest sympathy.
Shawnda McCluer
09/18/2020
Laura was one of the faces that first greeted us at Grace Baptist Church when we moved here as a young family from Kansas. She was so involved with the church and knew everyone by name. Always pleasant and welcoming. I have fond memories of her helping me to learn names of the church family members. Such a special lady. I'm so happy thinking of her with her savior.
Becky Brown
09/17/2020
I remember Laura from her days as a secretary in nursing services and later as a volunteer at Mercy. She was always so pleasant, I never heard a cross word or complaint from her. She is in a better place but her sunny smile will be missed by many
Kim Nizzi
09/17/2020
It was always a treat to see Laura in the hall at Mercy Hospital, she always had a kind word. She was a devoted volunteer with a servants heart.
Joyce Skidmore
09/17/2020
When I was the volunteer coordinator at Mercy, I could always count on Laura to help out with a number of different volunteer requests from other Mercy departments. Laura was a wonderful caring person and always had a hug for me. May God be with you Laura.
D Upchurch
09/17/2020
Since 2nd grade, Laura was an unwavering true friend to me. My first and longest friendship. She was a bright light for the whole world to see. Now our world is a quite a bit sadder without her. I will always hold her friendship close in my heart, right next to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I know she's singing His praises and catching up on all the things she missed out on here on earth: fragrant roses, cut green grass, a summer rain and chocolate chip cookies baking in the oven (to only name a few). My deepest and sincerest condolences go to her family at this time. She will truly be missed by many.
Sue Hall
09/17/2020
Dave and Family,
We are so sorry for the loss of your sister. She was a sweet gal and she loved her family.
Sincerely
Kev and Sue Hall
Kathy Johnson
09/16/2020
My deepest condolences to Laura's family. I was fortunate to get to know Laura while she was a volunteer at MercyOne. Her welcome smile and eagerness to take on any project presented to her was a true gift to the Volunteer Department. Laura will be missed by many. Prayers for all.
Julie McVey Woodley
09/16/2020
My cousin & sister in Christ, Laura was an excellent example of living for the Lord with a true servant's heart. She had a genuine heart of kindness and an infectious laugh. Loved greatly by many, especially Aunt MaDonna & Uncle Clyde. Praying for strength & comfort for all who knew & loved her.