Catherine Shedden Riggs

Biography

Catherine Shedden Riggs spent her days soothing the hearts of kin and neighbors with a steady grace that became the quiet backbone of her household. Friends recall her as a compassionate listener whose willingness to share both work and laughter knit together the lives around her.

After her passing in 1881 her memory was entrusted to the gentle slopes of Mount Olivet Cemetery, where her spirit remains a gentle reminder of the warmth and care she brought to every room and season.