Barbara Riggleman Obituary

Barbara Joan Riggleman, age 86, a resident of Mabie, passed from this life on July 2, 2025 at Davis Medical Center surrounded by family. Joan was born on February 19, 1939 to her late parents, Charles C. Helmick, Sr and Beatrice Helmick (Flanagan). She was united in marriage to Arden K. Riggleman Sr on June 19, 1968 in Oakland MD. Joan was preceded in death by her husband, Arden on January 9, 2002. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Charles C. Helmick, Jr, Richard Teter and Ray Teter; three sisters, Margaret Pinkard, Sharlene Helmick and Louise Teter; two brothers-in-law, Emory Pinkard and Bobby Harper and two sisters-in-law Rose Teter and Betty Teter. Joan is survived by two sons, James Lee and wife, Denise of Cassity, Kendall and wife, Debbie of Mabie and daughter, Cheryl of Elkins. Four grandchildren, Marie (Jason) Elmore, of Mabie, Nick Riggleman of Clarksburg, Alicia Riggleman of Clarksburg and Eric Riggleman of Elkins. Two great grandchildren, Izak and Alys Elmore of Mabie who were "Bama Joan's" pride and joy. Joan is also survived by a sister, Joyce Harper of Elkins and sister-in-law, Anna Teter of Tennessee; a special nephew, Mike Helmick and his wife Punkin and his brother-in-law Don, as well as several other nieces and nephews. During her lifetime Joan held a wide range of jobs and she found laughter, joy and friendship in each. In the 60s she worked at Reidbord Brothers sewing factory before working as the custodian at Mabie Grade School. Following her parent's retirement she became the owner/operator of Riggleman's Store in Mabie for many years. After closing the store, she was employed by the Kroger Company in the deli. Joan ended her employment retiring from Wal-Mart after 20 years in various departments. One of Joan's greatest pleasures in life was cooking for others. Whether it was preparing a meal for a neighbor, sharing food with coworkers, providing for bake sales, calling the family to tell them she had "leftovers" or family dinners at her home she loved being in the kitchen and sharing a meal. And anyone who was fortunate enough to enjoy her food knew what a wonderful cook she was. Friends may call from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm Monday, July 7, 2025 at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm Tuesday, July 8th from the funeral home chapel with Pastor Stella Faye Moyer officiating. Interment will follow in the Upper Rowan Memorial Cemetery near Mabie. In lieu of flowers, the family request contributions be made to the Upper Rowan Memorial Cemetery, c/o Steve Currence, 1170 Mabie Cassity Road, Mabie, WV 26278 or the Cassity Memorial United Methodist Church, c/o Sue Fox, 1261 Adolph Cassity Road, Mabie, WV, 26278 in memory of Joan. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Barbara Joan Riggleman. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com
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