Reba Arnold Riggs
Reba Arnold Riggs, fondly known as “BB” to many, 91, of Beaumont was born December 28, 1933, in Forest, Texas to Otto C. and Reba E. Arnold. Reba gained her wings peacefully with her family by her side on May 28, 2025. At age ten, Reba moved to Beaumont where she later graduated from Beaumont High School in 1951. She attended Sam Houston University in Huntsville for two years and afterwards held various secretarial positions before going to work for Ideco Oilfield Equipment Co. until her marriage to Robert W. Riggs in 1957.
Reba loved having her family over to celebrate holiday meals, playing 42 with friends and family and attending Little League games, soccer games, and piano and dance recitals. As long as she was able, she never missed a game or event her children or grandchildren were involved in.
Remaining to cherish Reba’s memory are her three children, Randall “Randy” Riggs and wife, D’Ann; Richard “Ricky” Riggs and wife, Wendy; and Robyn Riggs Long and husband, Darin; six grandchildren, Ashley Riggs Crill, Taylor Riggs, Sommer Riggs, Alyssa Conner, Casey Riggs and Kailey Long; along with six great-grandchildren. Reba is also survived by brother, L. E. “Gene” Arnold and wife, Elizabeth; sister-in-law, Marilyn Arnold; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 59 years, Bobby; her parents, Otto and Reba Arnold; and brother, Edward “Eddie” Arnold, Sr.
Memorial contributions may be made to Camp Red Oak Springs, P.O. Box 26, Mauriceville, Texas 77626 or the American Cancer Society, ATTN: LDEC5R, P.O. Box 83930, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70884.
The family would like to express their gratitude for the caregivers that took such excellent care of Reba over the past several months and the friends and family that checked on her daily.
A gathering of Reba’s family and friends will begin at 1:00 p.m., with her funeral service at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, June 1, 2025, at Meadows Church of Christ, 9195 Dishman Road, Beaumont. Her interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont.
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Gathering of Family and Friends
Meadows Church of Christ
- 9195, Dishman Rd, Beaumont, TX, 77713,
- June 1, 2025
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Funeral Service
Meadows Church of Christ
- 9195, Dishman Rd, Beaumont, TX, 77713,
- June 1, 2025
- 2:00 pm
Interment
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
- 4955, Pine St, Beaumont, TX, 77703,
- June 1, 2025
My deepest sympathy to family and friends. I truly got to know and love Ms Reba. Such a sweet, kind lady. She will be missed.
Reba was such a joy to be around. We had so many great conversations when I worked at the credit union and I always looked forward to seeing her or talking to her on the phone.
Please know that your family has my deepest sympathy. She will be greatly missed.
Not sure this is the wife of a very close friend of mine Robert Riggs. This is when I was 12 years old and younger. Robert had a sister named Lorenda I lived on 1740 Corley St and they lived on the street behind us. If I’m wrong I can still say Sorry for your loss. May God be with her Family
Deanna and family,
So sorry for the loss of Ms. Riggs. Praying for comfort for all of you.
Our deepest sympathies go out to you and your family, Ricky. Praying that knowing your mom is now in the loving arms of her Lord and Savior bring some peace and comfort to you and your family. Jeff told me some of his fond memories of your mother and what gracious woman she was. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
To the family of Ms. Reba, just know that she was such a sweet angel and for you all to be blessed to have her in your lives . To my coworker, Robyn May God bless you for always Being there Whenever she needed you, I know you all will miss her dearly. Rest well “ Mama Riggs.”
Randy,
Sorry for your loss. I pray for God’s Grace and Peace to comfort you and your family.
Our very sincere sympathy!
Randy, Ricky, and Robin,
I am so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. There is no way to think of our childhood and not think of your family. My thoughts and prayers for peace, comfort, and healing are with each of you and your families.
Sharon (Loggins) Hughes