Ida Faye Riggs

August 30, 1939 - January 20, 2020

Ida Faye Riggs, known affectionately as Faye, was born August 30, 1939 to Milton “Tillman” and Ida Mae Rozier in Eastman, Georgia. The second of ten children and the first daughter of seven girls, Faye grew up as a leader in her family. She attended Broward County Public Schools. Faye gave her life to Christ at an early age and joined Antioch Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Reverend Sanders. On May 12, 1961, Faye married Eddie James “Cherry” Riggs, Jr. in Pompano Beach, Florida and they remained married for 42 years until his demise on April 1, 2004. To this union, four children were born. With God as the center of their lives the family continued to worship and serve at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church. Always faithful to her calling, Faye serves as a member of Antioch in various capacities. She served on the Deaconess Board for more that forty years, in which she was Deaconess President for a number of those years. Faye also faithfully serves as a Missionary, Prophetess, member of the Gospel Choir, the Usher Board and a Spiritual Counselor to the youth and married couples. Faye’s strength came from her relationship with God, and one of her favorite scriptures was “Let all things be done decently and in order” 1 Corinthians 14:40. Faye had a spirit of excellence and she loved spending time with God, wholeheartedly. She delighted in taking care of her husband and children, as well as fellowshipping with her family. Her greatest passion was witnessing to others, which was evident in the way she mentored others, visited the infirmed, hosted family gatherings, cooked and baked, fished with her family and friends, and enjoyed long-distance travel with family. Faye had an uncompromising zest for life and she knew how to serve others with her sense of humor, kind words and positive spirit. On January 20, 2020, Faye transitioned from this life, which is likened to the ultimate ascension to her heavenly home. Faye was preceded in death by a loving husband and companion of 50 good years, Deacon Eddie Riggs, Jr. She leaves family who will continue to love and cherish her memories while carrying on her legacy, including children: Reverend Eddie Riggs, III (Eva), Deacon Vincent Riggs, Sr., Tamika Riggs, and Lance Riggs; sisters: Jestine “Bootsie” Rozier Jenkins, and Joyce Sworn (Corris); brother: Frankie Lee Rozier; grandchildren: Faith Quince, Aaliyah Quince, Vincent Riggs, II, and Jessica Mohorn; great grandchildren: Jonathan, Winex, Della and Carter; step grandchildren: Terry, Brian, Shauna and Trina; aunt: Alberta Timmons; sister-in-law: Johnnie Clyde Ross; Godson: David Nelson (Sharon); Goddaughters: Gloria Campbell, Bridgett Johnson and Tyier Lloyd. A host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends