She was born June 9, 1946, in Peoria, to William O. and Dimple N. (Smith) Book. Pamala married William D. Riggs on November 19, 1966, in Peoria. He preceded her in death on January 17, 2008.
Pamala is survived by two children, Kenton Riggs of Canton, and Heather (Brett Thierer) Riggs of Georgetown, KY; three grandchildren, Zachary Riggs, Kaylee Davis, and Lucas Decker; and two great-grandchildren, Naomi Smith and Rhylan Smith.
Pamala is also preceded in death by three sisters, Billie Jean Snider, Kendra Sue Snider, and Beverly O’Connell.
Pamala was a member of Averyville Baptist Church in Spring Bay, IL.
A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to noon on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Elmwood. Cremation rites will then be accorded, and her burial of ashes will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to ASPCA.
To view Pamala’s video tribute or to leave online condolences, please visit oakshinesfuneralhome.com
Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Elmwood is in charge of arrangements.
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