Luanne Wellborn Riggs, lifelong resident of Elysian Fields, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2014. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend and will be greatly missed by all who were touched by her life. Luanne was born June 6, 1956 in Marshall, TX to John Starnes and Bess Bradshaw Wellborn. She was the valedictorian of her graduating class in Elysian Fields in 1974, then moved on to attend Sam Houston State University where she met and married Gene Riggs, the father of her children. She graduated with a degree in Education, later received a Master's degree in Education from East Texas State University in Texarkana. She had 35 years of service with the Elysian Fields ISD with many of those as a seventh-grade English Teacher. Luanne had served on numerous educational committees and projects during her tenure as a teacher. She also served as the Recording Secretary for the Official Board of Bethel United Methodist Church. Luanne lived her life selflessly for her daughters. She always found a way to help them realize their hopes and dreams. Both daughter relied on her wisdom and guidance and as a result are beautiful, independent women who will miss her so deeply. She was a loving daughter and a best friend to her sister. Luanne was an avid competitor, and the family will tell you she was the champion of all board games as well as Wii tennis. She enjoyed reading, home projects around her house, and had recently returned to playing tennis. Her greatest joy, in addition to spending time with her "girls", was spending time with her grandchildren. Many trips were made to Chicago in order to be a part of their lives. They all had a very special bond and loved being with her. Two others who will miss her are the "granddogs", Nemo and Stewie. They both were an important part of Luanne's live. Surviving Luanne are her two daughters, Chelsea Hernandez and husband Peter of Chicago, IL and Toby Riggs of Dallas; grandchildren, Bella Hernandez and Cruz Hernandez; her mother, Bess A. Wellborn of Elysian Fields; sister, Jan Carter and husband Jerry of Elysian Fields; nephew, Dale Carter and wife Melinda of Fairfield Bay, AR; and numerous other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at Downs Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 29, 2014 in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home with Rev. Harold Coburn officiating. Interment will follow in Elysian Fields Cemetery.