Sherri A. Riggs, 54, of Parsons passed away at 11:52 a.m. Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, at her home.
Sherri Annette Leon was born on April 11, 1970, to Alfred Louis and Marie Joy (Alley) Leon in Parsons. She grew up and attended school in Parsons.
One of Sherri’s greatest gifts was being able to care for others. For the last several years until her health failed, Sherri cared for residents at Parsons State Hospital and Training Center.
In the past, she attended St. Patrick Catholic Church.
She loved spending time with her family. Survivors include three sons, Justin Boatright (Ashlynn Waun) of Parsons, Tylar Boatright (Heather) of Gainesville, Florida, and Steven Leon of Parsons; nine grandchildren; a brother, Freddie Leon (Juanita) of Colorado; and three sisters, Christie Jenkins (John) of Parsons, Julia Leon of Kansas City, Kansas, and Tonya Dominguez (Fermin) of Parsons.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Billy Boatright.
A memorial service will be at 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, at the Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home of Parsons. A private family inurnment will take place at Oakwood Cemetery at a later date.
The family suggests memorials to help defray final expenses. Please make checks payable to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home. These may be left at or mailed to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, KS, 67357.
Leave online condolences at www.forbeshoffman.com.
