Jonesboro- Frances B. Riga, 86, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2022. She was the youngest daughter and last surviving child of the late Joe and Anna Junkersfeld Sorg. Frances attended St. Paul's Parish School. As a young woman, Frances followed several brothers and sisters to Anderson, IN. There, she wed in 1953 the late Ivo J. Riga.

An active member of St. Ambrose Parish, a homemaker and mother of five, Frances liked to garden. She was an avid, some might say ruthless card player, and enjoyed visiting with family and friends over a cup of coffee.

Frances and Ivo returned to Arkansas at retirement. She volunteered with various ministries at Blessed Sacrament Parish. Frances was a member of the Red Hats, several Jonesboro senior social groups, raised chickens to sell eggs, and traveled often to visit her thirteen grandchildren.

Frances is survived by her children, Connie Phillips (Dante) of Brunswick, GA, Stephen (Deborah) of Columbus, IN, Carol McGregor (Joe) of Jonesboro, David (Sarah) of Gamerco, NM and Mary Brock (Barry) of North Wales, PA. She will be greatly missed by her twenty-four great-grandchildren, in-laws, numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and family friends.

Viewing Wednesday, March 16, from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. with Praying of the Rosary at 7:00 p.m., at Gregg-Langford Bookout Funeral Home.

Funeral Mass Thursday, March 17, 10:30 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Internment at Holy Cross Cemetery.