Mrs. Georgia Beatrice Truitt Riggs, age 88, a resident of S. Chamberlain Avenue, Rockwood, TN passed away Monday, March 10, 2008 in the Rockwood Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was born September 7, 1919 in Perry, Georgia. Mrs. Riggs was a member of First Baptist Church, Rockwood; the W.M.U.; and was a former Sunday School Teacher. She was a member of the Order of Easter Star and was a former volunteer with the ladies auxiliary at Chamberlain Memorial Hospital in Rockwood. She was preceded in death by her parents, George & Sarah “Sallie” Byrom Truitt; husband, John Lewis Riggs; brother, Ellis Byrom Truitt; and sisters, Elma Lee Brown, Sarah Katherine Truitt, and Margaret “Maggie” George.

Survivors include:

Daughters & Sons-in-law:                          Syble & David Poole of Rockwood, TN
                                                                         Pat & Tom Martin of Harriman, TN

Grandchildren:                                             Tony & Bev Poole of Farragut, TN
                                                                        Patricia & Keith Collins of Kingston, TN
                                                                        Jack & Karen Martin of Harriman, TN
                                                                        Penny Martin of Kenya, Africa
                                                                        Brenda & Joe Spellman of Kingston, TN

10 Great Grandchildren

And several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 8:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Evans Mortuary with Rev. Rick Roberts, Tony Poole, and Ben Gould officiating. Graveside services and interment will be held Thursday, March 13, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. in the Roane Memorial Gardens in Rockwood. The family will receive friends Wednesday, March 12 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Evans Mortuary. Tony Poole, Joe Spellman, Keith Collins, Jack Martin, David Hembree, and Ken Broyles will serve as pallbearers. Ben Gould, Jack Spurling, Jimmy Hamby, Alton Richards, and Ray Devaney will serve as honorary pallbearers. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church; Heat & Air Fund; P.O. Box 54; Rockwood, TN 37854.

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Guestbook Entries

Georgia was a very special friend. My prayers and thoughts are with each of you.
Love,
Ruth Bailey (Kingston, TN)

MAY GOD BLESS YOU REALLY GOOD.YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS,GOD WILL BRING YOU THOUGH
Joe Boyd (Rockwood, TN)

Sorry to hear about your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Josh & Sandra Ward (Crossville, TN)

My thoughts and prayers goes out to the family. Aunt Georgie was one of a kind and I loved her very much. She will be missed.
Kathy George (Villa Rica, GA)

I really hate that I can't be there for the services. I wish I were home to be with you all. Gramma, I love you and am praying for you. Nanny was an amazing woman, and we will never forget the impact she has had on our lives.I love you all and miss you greatly.
Callie Collins (Kingston, TN)

Buddy & Jeri Fulmer (Rockwood, TN)

Aunt Georgia was a remarkable person, and has made a great impact on my life.  She was always there and understood.  My father James Ernest George passed away November 27,2007, and I understand what the family is going through. I am sure Mother and Aunt Georgia are catching up on gossip, and telling jokes. Daddy and Uncle John are discussing old times especially on the family vacation together each summer. My sympathy goes out to the family,
With love,
Linda George Cooper (La Grange, GA)

 

 

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