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Elizabeth Riggs Choate

February 21, 1930 - September 20, 2019

Elizabeth Riggs Choate,89 of Upton, passed away Friday September 20, 2019 at her Residence in Upton. She was born in Upton, Ky. to Roy and Cliffie Riggs Riggs. She was a loving wife and mother. Elizabeth loved to farm. She enjoyed work outside and growing thier crops. She was a member of Sonora United Methodist Church.. She was preceded in death by her Husband, Jasper "Jap" Choate, 11 Siblings, her parents, 2 great grandchildren, two son-in-laws, Bob Littlefield, and Joey Mabe. She is survived by three sons, Gillard (Linda) Choate of Upton, KY, Ronnie (Sharon) Choate of Upton, KY, Paul (Carol Ann) Choate of Upton, KY, four daughters, Carolyn (Danny) Knight of Sonora, KY, Reva (Roger) Richardson of Upton, KY, Opal Mabe of Sonora, KY, Dee Dee (Larry) Roller of IA, one sister, Geraldine Barton of Clarkson, KY, two brothers, Dewey Riggs of Clarkson, KY, C. L. Riggs of Louisville, KY, 16 Grandchildren, 41 Great Grandchildren, 4 Great Great Grandchildren Funeral Services will be held Tuesday September 24, 2019 1:00 pm at Manakee Funeral Home Upton in Upton, KY With Rev. Shannon McCubbins officiating. Burial will be held at the Mabe Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm or Tuesday 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Manakee Funeral Home in Upton. Condolences may be expressed on-line at www.manakeefuneralhome.com

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Elizabeth Riggs Choate,89 of Upton, passed away Friday September 20, 2019 at her Residence in Upton. She was born in Upton, Ky. to Roy and Cliffie Riggs Riggs. She was a loving wife and mother. Elizabeth loved to farm. She enjoyed work... View Obituary & Service Information

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