Sharon Lea Riggins

Sharon Lea Riggins June 03, 1950 - September 22, 2015 It is with great sadness that the family of Sharon Lea Riggins announce her passing on September 22, 2015 at the age of 65 years. She was the daughter of the late William Irvin and Rosemary Schneider Klemkowski. She is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, William A. Riggins, Jr., daughter Michelle Riggins Joyner and her husband, Dell of Wilson. She was an adored grandmother to Jake William Joyner, who she called her sweetheart. Also surviving is her loving sister Michelle Klemkowski and her husband, Tom Fannon of Baltimore and devoted brother William Irvin Klemkowski, Jr. and wife, Lois of Rehoboth Beach. Her nieces and nephews were dear to her heart. She will be fondly remembered by Christina Rose Klemkowski, William Irvin Klemkowski, III, Charles H. Klemkowski, Jr., Charles J.Fannon, and Daniel A. Klemkowski. She was preceded in death by her brother, Charles H. Klemkowski. Sharon’s life was filled with a wealth of happiness and family memories that will be cherished forever. She had a dedicated career as a Mortgage Banker with BB&T in Annapolis. She had loved the beach since childhood and retired with her husband to make their home in Ocean City. Sharon was a remarkable person who always made those she loved, a priority. “The things you do for yourself are gone when you are gone, but the things you do for others remain as your legacy”. No truer words could be written of Sharon. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2015 at 10:30 AM at Holy Savior Catholic Church, 17th & Philadelphia Ave, Ocean City. Rev. Stanislao Esposito will officiate. Friends may call on Friday, September 25, at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin from 4:00-7:00 PM. Interment will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Glen Burnie, MD on Monday September 28, 2015, at 1:00 PM. A donation in her memory may be made to; Daniel Laheru, Maryland 1650 Orleans St., CRBI Room 4M09, Baltimore, MD 21287. (Checks made payable to Johns Hopkins Cancer Research in Memory of Sharon Riggins.) Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com or to www.joyners.net.