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Marilyn Maloney Riggs
RIGGS - Marilyn Maloney. "The most important thing is that you are happy where you are and with what you are doing." That simple wisdom guided the life of Marilyn Maloney Riggs, born June 14, 1924 in Lawrence, KS. Marilyn was an entrepreneur and successful business owner, civic leader, mentor to many, mother to 3, adventuress, musician, world traveler and beloved wife. She died October 23, 2009, surrounded by her 3 girls, from flu complications. Marilyn touched the lives of thousands of people through her estate sale business, educational philanthropic efforts, support of the local arts community, and her singular ability to make friends wherever she went. A graduate of the University of Kansas, she married Robert J. Riggs, Jr. in 1949 and moved to Tulsa in 1959. Among her many accomplishments: province director, chapter advisor and alumni association president for Kappa Kappa Gamma fraternity, president of Tulsa Boys Home, president of Tulsa Area Alumni Panhellenic, member of the Junior League of Tulsa, owner of Cobweb Antiques, tour organizer and guide throughout the British Isles, and guest lecturer on antiques and collectibles for many varied organizations. Just last month she was selected as Kappa Kappa Gamma's Woman of the Year and will be recognized at a citywide Panhellenic Luncheon this April. The last 40 years of Marilyn's life were spent building a widely respected personal property appraisal and estate sale business, traveling to more than 100 countries while serving as a role model, confident, loving wife, mother and friend. She is survived by: daughters, Debora Riggs Grillot (Tom) of Tulsa, Eileen Riggs deCastro (Edson) of Boston, and Nancy Riggs of Oklahoma City; sister, Eileen Maloney Olander of Phoenix; grandchildren, David and Thomas deCastro; nieces, nephews and other extended family members throughout the country, and an armada of admirers all around the world. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Memorial Service 2 p.m. Tuesday at 1st Presbyterian Church. Moore's Rosewood Chapel, 744-1202.
Published in Tulsa World on October 25, 2009
Marilyn Maloney Riggs
RIGGS - Marilyn Maloney. "The most important thing is that you are happy where you are and with what you are doing." That simple wisdom guided the life of Marilyn Maloney Riggs, born June 14, 1924 in Lawrence, KS. Marilyn was an entrepreneur and successful business owner, civic leader, mentor to many, mother to 3, adventuress, musician, world traveler and beloved wife. She died October 23, 2009, surrounded by her 3 girls, from flu complications. Marilyn touched the lives of thousands of people through her estate sale business, educational philanthropic efforts, support of the local arts community, and her singular ability to make friends wherever she went. A graduate of the University of Kansas, she married Robert J. Riggs, Jr. in 1949 and moved to Tulsa in 1959. Among her many accomplishments: province director, chapter advisor and alumni association president for Kappa Kappa Gamma fraternity, president of Tulsa Boys Home, president of Tulsa Area Alumni Panhellenic, member of the Junior League of Tulsa, owner of Cobweb Antiques, tour organizer and guide throughout the British Isles, and guest lecturer on antiques and collectibles for many varied organizations. Just last month she was selected as Kappa Kappa Gamma's Woman of the Year and will be recognized at a citywide Panhellenic Luncheon this April. The last 40 years of Marilyn's life were spent building a widely respected personal property appraisal and estate sale business, traveling to more than 100 countries while serving as a role model, confident, loving wife, mother and friend. She is survived by: daughters, Debora Riggs Grillot (Tom) of Tulsa, Eileen Riggs deCastro (Edson) of Boston, and Nancy Riggs of Oklahoma City; sister, Eileen Maloney Olander of Phoenix; grandchildren, David and Thomas deCastro; nieces, nephews and other extended family members throughout the country, and an armada of admirers all around the world. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Memorial Service 2 p.m. Tuesday at 1st Presbyterian Church. Moore's Rosewood Chapel, 744-1202.
Published in Tulsa World on October 25, 2009
