Barbara Joan Riggleman

Joan was born on Feb. 19, 1939, to her late parents, Charles C. Helmick Sr. and Beatrice Helmick (Flanagan).

She was united in marriage to Arden K. Riggleman Sr. on June 19, 1968, in Oakland, Maryland.

Joan was preceded in death by her husband, Arden, on Jan. 9, 2002.

She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Charles C. Helmick Jr., Richard Teter and Ray Teter; three sisters, Margaret Pinkard, Sharlene Helmick and Louise Teter; two brothers-in-law, Emory Pinkard and Bobby Harper; and two sisters-in-law, Rose Teter and Betty Teter.

Joan is survived by two sons, James Lee and wife, Denise, of Cassity, Kendall and wife, Debbie, of Mabie, and daughter, Cheryl of Elkins; four grandchildren, Marie (Jason) Elmore of Mabie, Nick Riggleman of Clarksburg, Alicia Riggleman of Clarksburg and Eric Riggleman of Elkins; and two great-grandchildren, Izak and Alys Elmore of Mabie, who were “Bama Joan’s” pride and joy.

Joan is also survived by a sister, Joyce Harper of Elkins; sister-in-law, Anna Teter of Tennessee; a special nephew, Mike Helmick, and his wife, Punkin, and his brother-in-law, Don; as well as several other nieces and nephews.

During her lifetime, Joan held a wide range of jobs and she found laughter, joy and friendship in each. In the 60s, she worked at Reidbord Brothers sewing factory before working as the custodian at Mabie Grade School. Following her parent’s retirement she became the owner/operator of Riggleman’s Store in Mabie for many years. After closing the store, she was employed by the Kroger Company in the deli. Joan ended her employment retiring from Wal-Mart after 20 years in various departments. One of Joan’s greatest pleasures in life was cooking for others. Whether it was preparing a meal for a neighbor, sharing food with co-workers, providing for bake sales, calling the family to tell them she had “leftovers” or family dinners at her home. she loved being in the kitchen and sharing a meal. And anyone who was fortunate enough to enjoy her food knew what a wonderful cook she was.

Friends may call from 4: p.m. until 7 p.m., Monday, July 7, 2025, at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, July 8, from the funeral home chapel, with Pastor Stella Faye Moyer officiating.

Interment will follow in the Upper Rowan Memorial Cemetery near Mabie.

In lieu of flowers, the family request contributions be made to the Upper Rowan Memorial Cemetery, c/o Steve Currence, 1179 Mabie Cassity Road, Mabie, WV 26278 or the Cassity Memorial United Methodist Church, c/o Sue Fox, 1261 Adolph Cassity Road, Mabie, WV, 26278 in memory of Joan.

The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Barbara Joan Riggleman.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.