Lorna Elaine Vazquez

Lorna "Elaine" Vazquez, 83, died Thursday, March 16, 2017 following a lengthy illness. Daughter of the late K. Wayne Riggle and the late Anna Geraldine Whipkey Riggle, Elaine was born in Greene County, Pennsylvania, where she attended Waynesburg College for two years. She completed her education with a degree in nursing at Ohio Valley General Hospital, where she met her soulmate and the love of her life, Dr. Angel M. Vazquez. Elaine and Angel enjoyed a rich and wonderful life together: they traveled the world during Angel's military career, making many friends along the way; provided a warm and loving home to four children; and accompanied and encouraged each other on their faith journey. Their profoundly loving relationship touched others throughout their lives. Elaine was a strong, generous woman of many talents. She was known for her excellent gourmet cooking and baking, and delighted in sharing these gifts with others. She loved reading, gardening, painting, and various needlepoint crafts. She was an accomplished seamstress, and for many years, owned and operated The Sew Inn, a fabric store in Morgantown, WV. There, she sold designer fabrics and shared her love of sewing by teaching sewing and tailoring classes. Elaine was very active in many civic organizations, and served in numerous community leadership roles throughout her life. She was recognized for her service as president of the Officers' Wives' Club in Ft. Lewis, WA. She was an active member of many organizations such as the symphony guild, garden clubs, and book clubs. She enjoyed serving in a volunteer capacity at organizations such as The Red Cross, the local Clothes Closet, the Food Bank, and various senior organizations. Elaine was a devoted member of St. Francis Episcopal Church. Elaine is survived by her husband, Angel M. Vazquez of Birmingham, Alabama; children, Paul Douglas Vazquez (Janet) of Shelton, Washington, Brenda Forbes (Ellis) of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Walter David Vazquez of San Diego, California, and Leigh Ann Vazquez Slay of Moody, Alabama; five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; sisters, Janice Debolt and Joyce Hoover; brothers, Freeman Riggle, Walter Riggle, and Alan Riggle. Elaine's memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at 11:00AM at St. Francis Episcopal Church with the Reverend Ben Wells officiating. Burial will be in the St. Francis Memorial Garden. A reception will be held at the church following the service. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to St. Francis Episcopal Church Building Fund, 432 Forest Hill Road, Macon, Georgia 31210. Register online at www.hartsmort.com. Hart's Mortuary at the Cupola, 6324 Peake Road, has charge of arrangements.