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Funeral services will take place on Monday, November 9, 2020 at 1:00 PM (Mountain).

Kadoka City Auditorium
Kadoka, South Dakota

Belvidere Cemetery
Belvidere, South Dakota
A visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Sunday, November 8, at the Rush Funeral Chapel in Kadoka.



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In memory of

Lola Joyce Riggins

of Philip formerly of Wanblee, South Dakota, died on Monday, November 2, 2020 at the Hans P. Peterson Memorial Hospital in Philip at the age of 89

Lola Joyce Young was born May 5, 1931 to Lyle and Mary (Kejsar) Young in Kadoka, South Dakota. Since her mother died a few days after her birth, Lola Joyce lived with her Grandmother Etta Chloe Young until her passing when she was eight years old. Grandma and the old homemade product were the reason Lola Joyce never drank.

Lola Joyce then lived with two single ladies in Bellevue, Nebraska until she moved back to the Kadoka area and stayed with her dad's brother and sister, Chuck and Charlene Young, until she went to live with her dad in Interior.

Lola Joyce was united in marriage to Tuffy Riggins on June 1, 1947, and they had three children: Stuart, Kelly, and Lynn. They made their home in the Wanblee area farming and ranching for many years. She worked at the Truck Stop Café in Kadoka and the U.S. Post Office in Wanblee. They moved north of Wall in later years to be closer to family.

Lola Joyce was very active in the American Legion Auxiliary and was president of District 9 during which time she was honored to travel to Indianapolis, Indiana and Florida.

Lola Joyce and Tuffy enjoyed dancing and were often seen dancing to one of their favorites, “The Crystal Chandeliers”. In 1974 Lola Joyce and Tuffy took an extended drive taking in the west coast from Washington down through California, visiting with family along the way.

Lola Joyce was a dedicated mother and grandmother and all of her grandkids loved her very much.

Survivors include sons: Stuart (Tracy) Riggins of Logandale, Nevada and Kelly (Denise) Riggins of Philip; daughter Lynn McKay of Creighton; step-daughter Rosan (Dick) Monaghan of Lenore, Idaho; 13 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Faye Eisenbraun of Philip; brother-in-law Bud Perault of Belvidere; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband Tuffy Riggins; grandson Timothy Paul Riggins; great-grandson Michael Riggins; and her parents.

A visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Sunday, November 8, at the Rush Funeral Chapel in Kadoka.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, November 9, at the City Auditorium in Kadoka with Pastor Gus Craven officiating. Live streaming will be provided, and you can watch the service from this webpage when it begins.

Interment will follow at the Belvidere Cemetery.

VISITATION
Sunday, November 8, 2020
5 - 7 p.m.
Rush Funeral Chapel
Kadoka, South Dakota

FUNERAL SERVICE
Monday, November 9, 2020 - 1:00 p.m.
Kadoka City Auditorium
Kadoka, South Dakota

CLERGY
Pastor Gus Craven

MUSIC
“Lead Me Home”
“Red Sails in the Sunset”
Sorrel Muscat - Vocalist
“Go Rest High on That Mountain”

USHERS
John Eisenbraun - Randy Eisenbraun - Sterling Riggins

PALLBEARERS
Chris Riggins - Dylan Riggins - John Riggins
Kenny Riggins - Bryn McKay - Neil Muscat

HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All Relatives and Friends in Attendance

INTERMENT
Belvidere Cemetery
Belvidere, South Dakota

  • Lola Joyce was a kind and faithful person. And she made great fry bread! My thoughts and prayers are with all of Lola Joyce's family. ~ Nancy Horton Wall (11/10/2020)
  • She always treated me like a grandson and was one of the most caring people I had the privilege of knowing. ~ James Volk Colorado (11/9/2020)
  • Sympathy to you all. Your folks were mainstays of the Wanblee Community for a long time. Sad to see that generation pass. Praying peace and comfort will get you through this day and days to come. ~ Buster & Nancy Peterson Kadoka (11/9/2020)
  • We are sorry for your loss. May the Lord bless you all. ~ Tom and Kamie Carmichael Oakland, Nebraska (11/6/2020)
  • Lola Joyce was such a joy to be with. We loved just spending time with her and Tuffy. Praying for the family. ~ Dennis & Janis Parker Cleveland, Tennessee (11/6/2020)
  • Lola Joyce was simply a joy to know and I cherished the friendship she and Tuffy had with Bud and Birdie plus the stories they both told of those long ago time.
    My deepest sympathies are with you all. May God enfold you in joy during sadness and comfort during loss.     ~ Rebecca Williams Philip, SD (11/5/2020)
  • My deepest sympathies go out to the family of Lola. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. ~ Roberta Coller Kendall, WI (11/4/2020)
  • Lynn and Family,
    My Deepest Sympathy. Keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers.     ~ Fawna (Geigle) Goff Sturgis, SD (11/4/2020)
  • So sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful lady ~ Tom Struble Philip (11/3/2020)