Celebrating the life of
Nita Riggs Harley
October 03, 1929 - March 06, 2016
SAVANNAH - Nita Riggs Harley died Sunday, March 6, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 3, 1929 in Evans County, Georgia to the late Loren and Beulah Riggs. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph M. Harley, Sr.
She was a member of Calvary Baptist Temple and a member of the Invincible Sunday School Class. Nita was a loving homemaker who enjoyed her aerobics class at church, playing cards, and spending time with family and friends. She was an honorary lifetime member of the Georgia Parent Teacher Association.
Survivors include her two children, Terri Smiley (Dr. Ron) of Savannah, Georgia and Joseph M. Harley, Jr (Donna) of Richmond Hill, Georgia. She was blessed with four grandchildren, Kieffer Parker, Patti Todd (Jeremy), Kimberly Rivard (Brian), and Charlie Smiley. Her four great grandchildren include Victoria, Ethan, Brandon, and Emily.
The funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. Prior to the service, the family will receive friends from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
Remembrances may be made to the Georgia Baptist Children’s Home, P.O. Box 329, Palmetto, Georgia 30368.
Please share your thoughts about Nita and her life at www.foxandweeks.com.
May Jehovah, God, give you the needed strength to cope with the loss of your loved one as you await the promise found at Isaiah 65:17.
- Kelly, Pooler, Ga
Terri and Dr. Smiley, I just came upon this by accident. So sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. My Mother passed away last July. Please know that my prayers and thoughts are with you now and in the coming months ahead. Jeni Ellis-Riggs
- Jeni Ellis-Riggs, Savannah, Ga.
Terri and Ron, Sincere thoughts and prayers to you and your family at this sad time. Carolyn Emerick
- Carolyn Emerick, Savannah, Ga
Terri, Joey, & Families: Sorry to hear about Nita's passing on Monday. There are many fond memories of her from my childhood in Savannah. As the last, direct surviving member of a large Riggs clan, she lived a long and blessed life surrounded by so many that cared for her. I know you will all miss her but am thankful she went in a peaceful way. (Nita wouldn't have allowed it any other way.) Our thoughts are with you all in this difficult time.
- Sam and Cissy Hendrix, Mineral Bluff, GA
God speed Mrs. Harley. From your family's loving arms into God's. To your family, I'm so sorry for your loss of a great lady. All my thoughts and prayers are with you today.
- Mary Hihn, Charleston, SC
We were sorry to hear about Mrs. Harley's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
- Carol and Chubby Russell, Savannah, Ga
Terri, Ron, Joey, and Donna, and families, We will miss Aunt Nita so much. What a graceful lady she was. Heaven gained another Riggs angel. All of you are in my prayers. Cousin Debbie
- Debbie Williamson, Savannah, Ga
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Harley Family now. I know Kim, will miss her very much as I still do my "nana" 19 years later. I know that your faith will carry you through this difficult time. Donna
- Donna & Ray Thornton, Savannah, g
Please accept my sincere condolences. Nida was a great friend. I will miss her. May she rest in peace.
- Blackie kramer, Savannah , Ga
Aunt Nita is in our thoughts; We send our love and condolences.
- Linda, Larry, Donna, and Bobby Riggs, various cities in, RI, CA, PR
A real loss. Very sorry to hear she passed. We will pray for her
- Frank and Barbara anseaume, Savannah, Ga
May Jehovah, God, give you the needed strength to cope with the loss of your loved one as you await the promise found at Isaiah 65:17.
- Kelly, Pooler, Ga
Terri and Dr. Smiley, I just came upon this by accident. So sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. My Mother passed away last July. Please know that my prayers and thoughts are with you now and in the coming months ahead. Jeni Ellis-Riggs
- Jeni Ellis-Riggs, Savannah, Ga.
Terri and Ron, Sincere thoughts and prayers to you and your family at this sad time. Carolyn Emerick
- Carolyn Emerick, Savannah, Ga
Terri, Joey, & Families: Sorry to hear about Nita's passing on Monday. There are many fond memories of her from my childhood in Savannah. As the last, direct surviving member of a large Riggs clan, she lived a long and blessed life surrounded by so many that cared for her. I know you will all miss her but am thankful she went in a peaceful way. (Nita wouldn't have allowed it any other way.) Our thoughts are with you all in this difficult time.
- Sam and Cissy Hendrix, Mineral Bluff, GA
God speed Mrs. Harley. From your family's loving arms into God's. To your family, I'm so sorry for your loss of a great lady. All my thoughts and prayers are with you today.
- Mary Hihn, Charleston, SC
We were sorry to hear about Mrs. Harley's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
- Carol and Chubby Russell, Savannah, Ga
Terri, Ron, Joey, and Donna, and families, We will miss Aunt Nita so much. What a graceful lady she was. Heaven gained another Riggs angel. All of you are in my prayers. Cousin Debbie
- Debbie Williamson, Savannah, Ga
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Harley Family now. I know Kim, will miss her very much as I still do my "nana" 19 years later. I know that your faith will carry you through this difficult time. Donna
- Donna & Ray Thornton, Savannah, g
Please accept my sincere condolences. Nida was a great friend. I will miss her. May she rest in peace.
- Blackie kramer, Savannah , Ga
Aunt Nita is in our thoughts; We send our love and condolences.
- Linda, Larry, Donna, and Bobby Riggs, various cities in, RI, CA, PR
A real loss. Very sorry to hear she passed. We will pray for her
- Frank and Barbara anseaume, Savannah, Ga
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
