Nancy J. Riggen, 64 of Eau Claire passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2017 at Sacred Heart Hospital.
Nancy was born on June 8, 1953 to Francis and Evelyn (Dumdie) Shevlin in Aurora, Illinois. Nancy was born blind. She attended two years at a school for the blind in Jacksonville, IL and later graduated from high school in 1972. After high school, Nancy began working as a certified nursing assistant. Nancy was an active member of Full Gospel Assembly in Chippewa Falls, WI. Nancy loved children and enjoyed babysitting for family and friends. She enjoyed attending church, bible study, and had a very strong faith in God. Nancy also enjoyed music and loved to sing and attend music programs and concerts. Nancy travelled to various places during her lifetime and met many people. She had a close group of friends that she spent a lot of time with. Nancy had a nationwide prayer chain started on her behalf that contained hundreds of messages and prayers for her. She volunteered for Hope Gospel Mission for many years and raised the most donations for their annual dinners.
Nancy is survived by her son, Robert (Rhiannon) Riggen; granddaughters, Chelsey, Taylor, Natalee, and Kennedy; sisters, Wendy Shevlin and Cecily Fitchen; brother, Larry Shevlin; and many nieces and nephews.
Nancy was preceded in death by her parents; son, Michael Shevlin; twin sister, Patricia Ann; older brother, Richard Morey Jr., and one grandson, Isaiah Riggen.
The family would like to give a special thank you to the Prayer Warriors across the country for all their prayers for Nancy.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at 3:00 pm at Full Gospel Assembly in Chippewa Falls with Pastor Brian Johnson officiating.
