Betty June Riggio, 98, of Du Quoin, passed away at 10:55 A.M., Monday, April 7, 2025 at the Marshall Browning Hospital in Du Quoin.
Betty had been a secretary for Du Quoin Packing House and worked for forty-seven years at Riggio's Shoe Box in Du Quoin.  Betty was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Du Quoin.  She was also a member of Catholic Daughters.  Betty enjoyed working and telling stories.
She was born January 30, 1927 in Hollywood, FL, the daughter of Hiley and Madge (Cockrum) Thompson.
She married Vito T. Riggio on June 18, 1949 in Du Quoin, IL and he preceded her in death on March 5, 1983.
She is survived by one son - Pete H. Riggio of Du Quoin, one daughter - Grace Huite of Foley, AL, one granddaughter - Aimee Huite-Devole and husband Cary Devole of Foley, AL, one grandson - Kreg Huite and wife Teresa of Foley, AL, great grandchildren - Makayla Huite, Orrie Huite and Casper Huite, all of Foley, AL, and her best friend - dog Tootsie.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and one son-in-law - Edgar Huite.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M., Friday, April 11, 2025 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Du Quoin with Fr. John Igwe and Fr. Nick Junker officiating.
Friends may call from 5 to 7 P.M., Thursday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Rosary will be prayed at 9:30 A.M., Friday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Du Quoin.
Friends may make memorials to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Masses, or Paradise Cemetery and will be accepted at the funeral home.