Claris Ann Riggs Johnson, 74 - Spencer

(10/03/2013)
Claris Ann Riggs Johnson, 74, of Spencer, West Virginia, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2013 at CAMC Memorial Division in Charleston, West Virginia.

She was born May 8, 1939, a daughter of the late Phil and Zanna Lane Midcap. She was formerly employed at Kellwood Company, Rubber Crafters in Grantsville, West Virginia and at Carper's Restaurant. She was also a homemaker, mother and grandmother.

She is survived by her husband, Donovan Johnson; three daughters, Robin R. Starcher and Kim and Judy Sampson and Danny, all of Spencer, and Vickie Campbell and Dave of Lewisville, North Carolina; three sons, Jimmy Riggs and Tammy and Tim Smith and Sherrill, all of Spencer, and Larry Smith and Zana of Lewisville; a sister, Lois Snodgress of Spencer; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Claris was preceded in death by two sisters, Ruth McClanahan and Carole Carafelli; and four brothers, Arlie, Rev. Darrell, Stanley, and an infant, Steve Allen Midcap.

Service will be at 3:00pm on Saturday, October 5, 2013 at the Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home in Spencer with Rev. Jackie Roberts officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Zion Cemetery. Visiting is two hours prior to the service on Saturday at the funeral home.