Valarie Michelle Futral, Riggs Obituary (1976 - 2023)

Born Mar 23, 1976, Valarie Michelle Futral, Riggs attended Jefferson Davis High School in Montgomery, AL. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Valarie Michelle Futral, Riggs.

Graduation Year	Class of 1995
Date of Birth	Mar 23, 1976
Date of Passing	May 12, 2023
About	MICHELLE'S OBITUARY Michelle Riggs, 47, departed this life in the evening of May 12, 2023, following a battle with colon cancer. Her devoted husband, Walt, was by her side as she passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus. She met Walt, the love of her life, in 2002. They married later that year and shared almost twenty-one years together. In 2013, they moved to Jacksonville to be near family. Whenever possible, they enjoyed spending time at the beach. Michelle had a deep and abiding faith in God. She was a member of the Wesconnett Church of Christ and found much joy in being of service in any way she could, particularly teaching children's classes. She enjoyed coloring, painting and crocheting and cheerfully shared her creations with friends, family and other service organizations. She had a very tender, generous heart. Her passing will leave a void in the lives of all who knew her.
Events	MICHELLE'S OBITUARY Michelle Riggs, 47, departed this life in the evening of May 12, 2023, following a battle with colon cancer. Her devoted husband, Walt, was by her side as she passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus. She met Walt, the love of her life, in 2002. They married later that year and shared almost twenty-one years together. In 2013, they moved to Jacksonville to be near family. Whenever possible, they enjoyed spending time at the beach. Michelle had a deep and abiding faith in God. She was a member of the Wesconnett Church of Christ and found much joy in being of service in any way she could, particularly teaching children's classes. She enjoyed coloring, painting and crocheting and cheerfully shared her creations with friends, family and other service organizations. She had a very tender, generous heart. Her passing will leave a void in the lives of all who knew her. She was predeceased by her mother, Elizabeth Futral, and her mother-in-law, Shirley Riggs. Michelle loved her family and friends, including her extended church family. She is survived by her loving husband Walt, daughter Faith, father-in-law Joe, sisters-in-law Windi (Tom) and Kelly (Don), and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews, especially her beloved Aunt Barbara and Uncle Briggs, Aunt Dorinda, Aunt Darlene and Uncle Larry, and dearest cousins Christie (John), Nancy (Joel), and Russell (Karla). The family extends its deepest appreciation to the many healthcare angels and heroes at Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside for their valiant efforts and the compassionate care provided to Michelle for the past eight months. Memorial donations can be made to The Florida School of Preaching. Crevasse Simple Cremation is honored to serve the Riggs family.