Miss Mary Neal Riggins passed away Saturday at the Northside Medical Center at the age of 87.

The beloved daughter of the late Henry and Susie Jones Riggins, Miss Riggins was a life-long resident of Columbus, GA who was a 1946 graduate of William H. Spencer High School. She received her nursing degree from the Medical Center School of Nursing and further her studies at Columbus State and Tuskegee Universities. She retired following over 40 years of service as a Registered Nurse at Martin Army Community Hospital at Ft. Benning and West Central Georgia Medical Center in Columbus. She was a devout member of Greater St. Mark AME Church where she served as a Trustee, with the Hospitality and Sunshine Committees and with the Nursing Guild. She was also a member of Les Anges Civic and Social Club and the Chi Eta Phi Nursing Sorority.

Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by two siblings, Henry Riggins, Jr. and Betty Jeanette Riggins.

Survivors include: loving nieces and nephews, Darryl E. Cook, Kimberly D. Robinson, Terrance L. Cook, Dr. Valinda Dwadike (Bruce), Bonita Reid and Dr. Lana Sampson (John); beloved cousins, Patricia Boddie, Michael Pitts, Dalarie Harris and Deborah Hayes; a host of cousins, other family and friends.

The Homegoing Celebration for Miss Riggins will be held Saturday, September 29, 2018 at 12 noon at the Greater St. Mark AME Church with interment at Green Acres Cemetery. Pastor John Young will officiate.

Visitation is Friday, 2 til 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

The Staff of Progressive Funeral Home is honored to support the family with End of Life Services.