Mabel Elizabeth RIGGS Obituary (2025)

Mabel Elizabeth Riggs, 88, of Sunnyside Washington passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on January 11, 2025 in Yakima, Washington. She was a beloved mother, grandma, great grandmother, aunt and friend who will be deeply missed by those that knew her. Mabel was born to the late Peter and Vera Barr on November 9, 1936 in Sunnyside, where she attended school with the class of 1954. She later moved to Prosser to start her family and was an owner/operator of her own hair salon in Grandview. Mabel loved to entertain, cook, garden travel, read and study all things WWII related. Mabel is survived by her sons, Gary (Prosser), Rodney (Yakima), Randy (Enumclaw), 7 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. Now that Mabel has passed into the arms of her Lord, her physical life on earth may be over, but it is the beginning of an eternal and beautiful journey for her. She joins her parents, both sisters and two grandchildren in Heaven. Brookside Funeral Home is caring for the family. Memories and condolences may be shared at: www.brooksidefuneral.com