Cleda D. Biggs

Cleda D. Biggs, 89, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2024 at Oakwood Specialty Care in Albia.

Visitation for family and friends will be 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Sunday, August 18, 2024 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield. Funeral services celebrating her life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, August 19th at Behner Funeral Home. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the family for a memorial to be determined and sent to 304 S. 4th St. Fairfield, Iowa 52556.

Cleda was born July 26, 1935 in Van Buren County, the daughter of William (Clyde) and Laura (Cass) Clark. She married Wayne Biggs in January 1956. He preceded her in death, July 9, 1990. 

Cleda worked for Sitler’s Auto and Electrical Supply, Tribune Printing, Arnold Motor Supply, where she worked for 30 years, the Loving Spoonful Café, and Bob Barker Auction. Cleda was a charter member of the Fairfield Eagles Auxiliary #1927, holding all officer roles. Cleda was a member of the Heritage Club, where she enjoyed traveling. She enjoyed camping, reading, and playing pool, cribbage, pitch, 31, and dancing to country music. 

Those left to honor her memory include her children, Lynda (Dan) Rickelman of Fort Madison, Alicia Biggs of Fairfield, and Allen Biggs of Fairfield; grandchildren, Scott (Stacie) Rickelman, Amy (Bobby Jones) Rickelman, Laura (Loran) Franklin, and Rachel Biggs; and five great-grandchildren. 

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Wilma Clark, Carley Clark, and Kathryn Renteria; brothers, William Clark, Jr., Richard Clark, and Jimmie Clark; and one daughter-in-law, Cynthia Biggs.