Sylvia Jean Riggleman

January 23, 1940 - December 28, 2020

Sylvia Jean McElwee Riggleman, age 80, of Beverly, WV, passed away Monday, December 28, 2020 at Elkins Rehabilitation and Care Center. She was born in Valley Bend, WV on January 23, 1940 to the late John Francis and Greta Genevieve McGee McElwee. She was a graduate of Tygarts Valley High School with the class of 1958. On May 12, 1962, she married Floyd Lee Riggleman in Oakland, Maryland. In addition to her husband of 58 years, she is survived by son Larry Riggleman (Brenda) of Beverly; daughter Lisa Shaffer (Ben) of Elkins; and two granddaughters, Sarah and Haleigh Riggleman. She is also survived by one brother, Russell McElwee (Velma) of Beverly and two sisters; Doris Gribble of Chesapeake, VA and Janet Sue Iseli (Bill) of Elkins. Preceding her in death are one brother, Francis McElwee; one sister-in-law, Delores McElwee; and one brother-in-law, James “Jim” Gribble. She was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her family. She liked to read and loved the bible. She had attended Tygart Valley Baptist Church and was a member of the Landmark Baptist Church. To ensure the safety of family and friends during the pandemic, a graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm Friday, January 1, 2021 at the Beverly Cemetery. Pastor Jack Howell will officiate and interment will follow. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Sylvia Jean McElwee Riggleman. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.