Dorothy E. (Angus) Carmichael Riggs, 101 of Sandyville, passed away at her home with family by her side, Wednesday August 9, 2023. She has gone to meet her loved ones in heaven.

She was born July 18, 1922, in Belleville, WV, a daughter of the late Willie G. and Mabel B. (Griffith) Angus. Dorothy was a graduate of Gilmore High School with the class of 1941 and a member of Drift Run Church.

She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family. Dorothy loved to cook, make pies, and work in her flowers. In her spare time, she loved quilting at Drift Run fellowship hall. She made quilts for people in Odaville, Ripley, Parkersburg, Spencer, Milton, Ohio, Virginia, and Michigan. Dorothy was an avid bell collector with bells from all 50 states.

Dorothy is survived by her son, Gary Riggs (Ann); daughters, Shirley Carmichael Wines, Patty Carmichael Wells (Larry), and Cindy Riggs; grandchildren Michael Wells (Tim), Mary Ann Wells Clemente, Alan Wells (Lisa), Heather Wines Sparks (Roger), Gary James Riggs (Kristy), Carrie Riggs Miihlbach (Jason); great grandchildren, Cody Clemente, Alexis Wells, Aidan Wells, Emily Riggs Marcum (Cameran), Brandt Riggs, Colton Riggs, Preston Riggs, and Milea Miilhbach; brother, Seldon Angus; sisters, Barbara Angus Wallace and Helen (Angus) Winter Dillon; two special friends, Lori Bradley and Ellen Thomas.

In addition to her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by her first husband Robert Glen Carmichael and her second husband Delmer Clairmont Riggs; one infant daughter, Sylvia Carmichael (Shirley's twin); sister, Marjorie Angus; brothers, Edward (Lum) Angus and Elmer Angus; sisters in law, Geraldine Angus, Dorotha Lee Angus, and Elaine Angus; brothers in law, Forrest Wallace, David Winter, and Charles Dillon, son in law, James Wines; grandson in law, Keith Clemente; great granddaughter, Cassie Sparks; niece, Rhonda Wallace; nephews, Edward Angus Jr., and Leroy Angus.

The family would like to extend our sincere thanks and gratitude to HospiceCare for all of the care your staff rendered to our mother during her time with HospciceCare. The family also extends a special thank you to Misty "That Girl" Snyder, for her loving care of our mother, you made her last days at home much brighter and comfortable.

A funeral service to celebrate Dorothy's life will be held at ~ 1 p.m., Sunday, August 13, 2023, at Casto Funeral Home, Ravenswood, with Seldon Angus officiating. Burial will follow at the Drift Run Cemetery, Sandyville. Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, August 12, 2023, at the funeral home.

Arrangements provided by Casto Funeral Home, Ravenswood, WV.

Condolences may be shared with the family at: castofuneralhome.com.