Viola M. Riggins, 57, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on July 20, 2021.
Viola was a loving mother of two beautiful girls. She proudly achieved her associates degree in accounting where she used her love of numbers to her highest advantage. Amongst her career, Viola took an interest in interior design & loved the art of fashion. She took pride in gift giving especially, each gift had its own personal story. Her presence will be deeply missed as she was loved and adored by many.
Viola is survived by her mother - Sheila Silva-Riggins, her daughters - Jay-Leesa & Jareese Riggins "Ebony & Ivory", her brothers - Robert M. Riggins, Jr. and Ronald E. Webb, Jr. , her Step-father - Ronald E. Webb, Sr. , her nieces - Mercedes " Munchie " Riggins , Nadia "Miss Muffet" Webb & Nyrie Webb, her great-nephew - Demetrius "The King" Pino, Jr. and her great-niece - Quinn "Kit-Kat" Pino all of New Bedford, MA. She was loved deeply by many Aunts, Uncles , Cousins, God-children & friends.
Viola is preceded in death by her father - Robert M. Riggins, Sr.
The Memorial Mass for Viola Riggins will be held on Friday August 6, 2021, at 9 A.M. at Our Lady of the Assumption Church 47 S 6th Street New Bedford, MA 02740.
Memorial donations can be made in Viola's name to Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Inc. 119 Parker St. New Bedford, MA 02740.