SHARLEEN JUNE RIGGS (nee MORGAN)
September 26, 1937 – January 20, 2024
Sharleen June Riggs was born on September 26, 1937 in Deepwater, Missouri, and was called home to be with our Lord on January 20, 2024 in Sacramento, California, age 86, in the loving care of her two sons, Jerry Riggs II and Gary Riggs. As a young girl, the family moved to Stockton, California. She attended Franklin High School, Stockton College and Schneider Vocational School. On March 26, 1955, she married the love of her life and childhood neighbor, Jerry Riggs (deceased). They had four children, Sherrie (deceased), Jerry, Gary and Mary (deceased); five grandchildren, Bruce, Tiffany, Leena, DeAna and Tyler; six great-grandchildren, Jordan, Amy, Alex, Evelyn, Jeremiah and Daniel. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Ann Morgan; sisters Joyce Kreis and Donna Rios; brothers John Morgan and Frank Morgan.
Sharleen began her career as a beautician, then worked for Bank of America, then as a hostess/cashier for Santiago’s Mexican restaurant in Lincoln Center. In 1977 she obtained her Realtor license and worked for Riggs & Associates (no relationship) in Stockton. Then she worked for Allstate Insurance on Pacific Avenue in public relations. She was heavily involved with the Stockton Board of Realtors and served and chaired on many committees. She was honored with the Realtor of the Year Award in 1987, and she served as President in 1990 on the Stockton Board of Realtors. She also served for two years as a Director for the California Association of Realtors. Sharleen’s volunteer activities included helping at the Blind Center, being a member of the Delta Lions Club, Toastmasters, Coast Guard Auxiliary and served for over 25 years with the Stockton Salvation Army, including serving on their Advisory Board.
Sharleen enjoyed spending time with her family the most. She also enjoyed golfing, traveling and fishing trips with her husband, family and friends. She also enjoyed hosting large family gatherings. Sharleen will be deeply missed by all. She will be resting at Cherokee Memorial Park alongside her dear husband. Online Guestbook at cherokeememorial.com.
SERVICE
A memorial service will be held at 10:00am on Thursday, February 8th, 2024 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.
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