
Dot was born in Yocana, Arkansas on June 3, 1926 to the late James Taylor Lunsford and the late Belle Cox Lunsford. She was married to the late Richard Riggle and worked in retail as a clerk.
Dot is survived by nephews, James Bates and wife Patricia of Mena, Arkansas, Gerald Bates of Mena, Arkansas, Roger Bates of Van Buren, Arkansas; niece, Marilyn Royal and husband Bob of Abilene, Texas.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Belle Lunsford, her husband, Richard Riggle, brothers, Alvin, Noble, Lon and Gilbert Lunsford, sisters, Pebble Bates and Guessie Willis, and nephews Elton Willis and Darris Bates.
Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Mena, Arkansas with Brother Justin Leonard officiating under the direction of Beasley Wood Funeral Home. Visitation will be general.
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