Linda I. Riggs
Age 70, of Lansing, MI, passed away January 16, 2022, in Lansing. She was born July 6, 1951, in Lansing to LaDon and Donna (Merchant) Barber.
For 32 years Linda worked at First Housing as a property manager at Riverfront, Capital Commons and Elmwood. Linda also lived at Riverfront from its very beginning in 1980.
Linda was moved and guided in her life by the movement of the sun, moon, and stars.
In her free time Linda enjoyed cooking, reading, beach days with her family.
Linda is survived by her son, Nicholas (Deborah); grandchildren: Reyna, MacKenzie Nicholas II, and Dominick; great-grandchildren: Roman, and Solana (due February 17, 2022); and nephews: Derek, Deron, Ralph, Steve, Keith and Kirk.
Linda was preceded in death by her parents, LaDon and Donna, and her two older siblings: Donnelle and Phyllis.
All services are private. A link to the livestream can be found here: https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/authorise.php?k=1642616462160925
Jennifer Borgman
January 19, 2022 at 8:15 pmNick, and family I am so sorry to hear of the passing
of Linda. She loved you all very much and will always
be with you. Keep her memories close to your heart, these memories will keep her just a heartbeat away. I have many great memories of Linda but what will stay with me the most was her amazing smile.
Love and Peace to you all,
Jen
Alma Smith
January 19, 2022 at 10:58 pmNick and Debi,
I am so sorry to hear of Linda’s passing. I had only seen stories of her on Social Media but you could see and feel the love you all had for each other.
Hold your memories close to your heart, sending you much love and prayers.
Alma, Craig and Ella
Meredit Cooper
January 19, 2022 at 10:59 pmLinda will be missed by so many. So,so sorry that she is gone. Hold tight to the memories of this beautiful lady
Marcia Civils
January 19, 2022 at 11:36 pmSending our love and prayers to Linda’s family and friends. She was such a sweetheart and will truly be missed. May God comfort you during this difficult time.
Love, The Civils Family
Angela W McGowan
January 20, 2022 at 1:09 amLinda, thank you for being a part of my life! I will never forget that infectious smile; not to mention the wonderful creation of amazing food!!! Rest in peace my beautiful friend. Of course; Smooches….
Jacqueline Oliphant
January 20, 2022 at 5:00 amSending my deepest condolences and prayers to Nick, his children, grandchildren and family. God bless you.
Cristella Serna
January 20, 2022 at 9:53 amYou will forever be remembered for your loving heart, your graciousness and welcoming our family as your own. Love you forever Linda! May you rest forever in peace
RL Hester Jr. and Cathy Milett
January 20, 2022 at 11:03 amBig Nick, beloved family and extended family – words of condolence and sympathy do not seem adequate to express the heaviness in our hearts. Linda Riggs was the Monarch of the Riverfront community – she was neighbor, extended family, friend, and community connector. We were blessed to share many life happenings with Linda and Nick. We were indeed family – if Little Nick, Reyna, or Dominic were at Linda’s when Tracey visited all doors were open and chairs added to the family table. Evening fireworks, parking spaces, mac & cheese, the light in your window next door will be different. We will miss you Linda Riggs and cherish our memories. Rest in Peace.
Robin Moore
January 20, 2022 at 12:55 pmThinking of you and praying for peace and comfort for you and your family during this difficult time.
ANTHONY D DAVIS
January 20, 2022 at 2:27 pmNick and family. My condolences go to you and family at the passing of our cousin Linda. She was a beacon of light and life that we will all miss. My dad, Judge Jack and Gram Naomi loved her so much and she gave me a well needed jo when i lived there. Love you all Much.
Cousin Anthony D Davis Sr.
Mario D. House
January 21, 2022 at 1:28 pmSending my love and prayers to your family during this difficulty time. May God hold you and your family close to his heart, fill you with his love and provide you the strength to carry on during this time.
God love and peace to you all.
Atia Yarbrough
January 21, 2022 at 5:12 pmNick and family,
Sending my deepest condolences and prayers. Thinking of you all and family memories.
Love,
Atia Yarbrough
Sureme Laster Bey
January 21, 2022 at 5:13 pmI am deeply saddened by the loss of our beloved Linda. May she rest in paradise. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers
Cheryl Merchant
January 21, 2022 at 6:11 pmCousin Nick. Sending my love to the family during this time. Our family is saddened of our cousin Linda’s passing. We’ll surely miss her at family gatherings. She always put time into making sure we were all together. Having a good time laughing and enjoying each other.
Praying for your strength and peace. Love you.
Cousins Teresa, Cheryl and Belinda
Pauline Nerio
January 22, 2022 at 12:39 amI am so sorry for your loss! Linda was a beautiful and loving person! She loved her family very much!
RIH ! Linda
My condolence to the family $ children.
Arnold, Pauline Nerio
Julie Jenkins
January 22, 2022 at 9:46 amI love you more! See you later!
Terry Jenkins
January 22, 2022 at 10:13 amLinda, we weren’t close but I so enjoyed working with you for our 50th high school reunion committee. May God hold your family close and may you enoy eternal rest. Terry
Barbara Jean Davis
January 22, 2022 at 10:23 amRiggs Family:
This is a huge loss. However, the Good Lord is still on the throne. Hold on because he will listen to you and comfort.
Must love to this family.
Mitzi Allen
January 22, 2022 at 11:43 amSending my deepest condolences to Nick and Family. I’ve known Linda so long, our families were neighbors and friends back in the 50s/60s. Linda’s had such a beautiful giving, helpful, and loving personality. I will never forget her kindness to me by hiring me, a newbie, into the First Housing Family. My the wonderful memories you have help sustain you. God Bless You
Teal-Belinda
January 22, 2022 at 11:46 amStill in disbelief that this full of love, light, energy from my beautiful cousin is no longer in our physical presence. Yes absent from the body present with the Lord and I believe you are well still with all that glow shinning upon everyone still. Melodies from heaven Linda you are, rain down us! Thank you for my recent birthday message and all the messages we shared. I also felt your soul through each- you simply are radiant inside and out . You are loved and missed.
Linda Sims
January 22, 2022 at 12:27 pmNick and family Linda was one of my oldest friends who always had her beautiful smile the late 60’s. Through the many moments of laughter and serious conversations she was thinking positive for outcomes. May comfort and strength be with each of you doing this time. Know that you are in my prayers here in AZ.
Maureen Price-Zalba
January 22, 2022 at 12:36 pmWell, Nick, I am so sorry to hear about Linda. I used to work with her at MSU and we always had a wonderful time. She was a good and loyal friend. Our friendship goes back to the 70’s when I lived in married housing. This world will be missing a very special lady!
Tyrone Fletcher
January 22, 2022 at 12:54 pmLinda your service was beautiful and the collage of pictures expressed that you were truly the matriarch of a beautiful family,
RIP
Sharman Hobbs
January 22, 2022 at 2:48 pmSending you our prayers and condolences to the family from Charlene Guyton (Bishop) and the girls Shawn Sheri And Sharman
Surae Eaton Sangster
January 22, 2022 at 3:06 pmI am so sorry to hear about Linda. She was my around the corner neighbor when on St. Joe and my mothers next door neighbor at Riverfront. She always looked after my mom and we appreciated it. Nick you may not remember me but just wanted you to know your mom was special and I have your family in prayer.
Claudia and Robert Carrington
January 22, 2022 at 10:09 pmOur deepest sympathy to the family.
I am sad knowing such a loving soul is not here with us.
Our prayers are with you
Fonda Brewer
January 23, 2022 at 2:58 pmNick, Reyna and all the family. From my family to yours please know we love all of you like family. The years at the Riverfront were so special because of your family. Our prayers are with you all. In honor of your beautiful queen sending love your way!
Love,
The Brewer Family
Penny, Fonda Amanda, William and Leroy
Deborah A Harrison
January 23, 2022 at 8:28 pmSending love, peace, and blessing, to Linda and her family. God bless you all and give you comfort. Love Debbie Harrison from Mesa, AZ
Hamzah El-Sulayman
January 26, 2022 at 6:34 pmLinda u was a friend and family. U will truly be missed. A Lansing legend gone. Truly my condolences to Linda kids and grandchildren
Nansie Strobel
July 13, 2022 at 1:44 pmLinda, missing you still. I start to write a message to our group and feel sad knowing you are not in our world. I can’t image having missed a grandchild being born but i know your spirit lives in that child’s soul. You scolded, helped, and softened my rough edges. Guess I wait till we meet again my friend. Rest in God’s Hands.
Dr. Kenneth D. Rodgers
August 16, 2022 at 3:19 amMay God welcome you home. Our prayers are with your family and friends.
Dr. Kenneth & Toni Rodgers
( Class of 69)