Sandra Riggs

Sandra Lee Riggs, 61, of Florence, KY passed away on August 6th 2014 at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati OH.
She was born to the late Warren and Sherlie Webster, Feb. 6, 1953 in Covington, KY. Sandra ‘Sandy’ was a graduate of Lloyd Memorial High School in 1971 and received a BA in Education from Northern KY University in 1992. She received a Master’s in Education from NKU in 2000. Sandy married her high school sweetheart and soul mate Shelby Riggs of Elsmere, KY in 1971 and resided in Florence, KY.
Sandy was a high school Social Studies teacher at Dixie Heights High School. She was passionate about and loved her students. She was voted “Most Influential Teacher” by students numerous times.
Sandy was a long standing member of First Church of Christ in Burlington, KY. She loved to cook, garden and be surrounded by her family. She took overwhelming pride in her seven grandchildren who were the center of her world. She hosted weekly family dinners where she continually received the “Best Cook” award.
Sandy is survived by her husband of 42 years, Shelby Riggs of Florence; daughter Jenine (Matt) Haines of Union; daughter Carolyn (Jeremy) Trumble of Verona; daughter Julie (Joe) Haines of Burlington; sister Carole Schweitzer of Burlington; sister Patsy Brenner of Florida. Also surviving are her loving grandchildren Taylor, Madeline, Colby, William, Reagan, Shelby, and Annie.
A viewing will be held from 5 pm. to 8 pm. Monday, August 11th at First Church of Christ in Burlington, KY. Funeral service will be held at 11 am. Tuesday, August 12th at First Church of Christ. Entombment will be at Forrest Lawn Cemetery immediately following the service. Online condolences may be made to www.linnemannfuneralhomes.com