Connie B. Riggs, age 64, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2015 at Salina Regional Medical Center. She was born July 11, 1950, in Phillipsburg, to Oscar Lyle and Freda (Dalby) Luce.

Connie was a 1968 graduate of Trego Community High School, WaKeeney. On July 20, 1968, she was united in marriage to Leonard Riggs, in Quinter. They enjoyed 46 years of marriage together. Connie cherished her time with family, especially her grandchildren. She loved to grow flowers and vegetable in the garden. She was known throughout her family for her cooking skills. She and Leonard were known for their love of animals, large and small. Connie especially enjoyed her miniature horses and donkeys. She will be deeply missed by many.

Survivors include her husband; three children, Rachel Anne and husband Dennis Elsen of Beloit, Jennifer and husband Terry Cotton of Wichita, and Matthew and wife Donna of Wichita; six grandchildren, Haley, Brianna, and Lacy Elsen, Miranda and Tanner Cotton, and Dakota Riggs; two brothers, Ken Luce and wife Theresa of Oakley, and Jeff Luce of Europe. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, June 22, 2015 at the United Methodist Church of Quinter. Burial will be in the Union Cemetery, Collyer.

Visitation will be Sunday, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the funeral home in Quinter.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Connie Riggs Memorial Fund. Checks made to the fund may be sent in care of Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 South Main, Quinter, KS 67752.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.schmittfuneral.com.