At 7:25 p.m. on June 29, 2010, Oma Myrtle Riffee Sargent heard the words of her Lord, "Well done good and faithful servant - enter into the joy of the Lord." Her former address was Dunbar, and is now at the feet of the Lord in HEAVEN.

Born May 15, 1909 on Riffee Ridge in Putnam County. She was the first of three children born to Evard and Lenora Kessell Riffee. Her brother, Winifred (Bud) Riffee and Wilma Riffee Boggess preceded her in death. After marrying Wilmer Ferrell Sargent on January 24, 1927 she spent most of her life living in Dunbar where most of her children were raised.

Oma grew up under the influence of good Christian parents who regularly attended Moss Chapel Methodist Church. After moving to Dunbar and marrying Wilmer they began attending the Church of God in Dunbar. She remained a faithful member for the rest of her life. Serving the Lord and raising her children in a Christian home was her highest priority.

Surviving are her sons, daughters, and their spouses, Chester R. Sargent, his wife Dolores Skiles Sargent, of Dunbar, Helen C. Spencer, her husband Richard Spencer of Dunbar, Kenneth L. Sargent, his wife Mary F. Harper Sargent, of Dunbar, Wanda M. Mynes of Dunbar, Wilda F. Young, her husband Dr. Richard Young, of Anderson, IN, Loretta J. Jividen, her husband Rex Jividen of Dunbar, Joyce E. Fizer, her husband Dan Fizer of Scott Depot, Carol Elaine Merrifield of Dunbar; 12 grandchildren, Cliff Sargent, Chester "Chuck" (Linda) Sargent, John (Lisa) Sargent, David (Beverly) Spencer, Donald (Deborah) Spencer, Jennifer (Brian) Lester, Susan (John) Bennett, Jerry (Joy) Hill, Sam (Lori) Fizer, Danielle (John) Williams, Eric (Lynne) Merrifield and step-granddaughter Carrie Harris; 24 great-grandchildren, Jared, Brandon, Abagail, Joslyn, Geoffrey, Amanada, Morgan and Ali Sargent, Melanie Young, Kimberly Aurelio, Rebecca and R.J. Spencer, Kaitlyn and Brian Lester, II, Andrew and Leigh Anna Bennett, Tiffany Clark, Jacob and Adam Hill, David Fizer, Brooklyn and Drew Williams, Christian and Cody Merrifield; 2 great-great grandchildren Mallorie Young and Peyton Aureli.

Preceding Oma in death were her parents, Evard and Lenora Kessell Riffee, husband, Wilmer F. Sargent, son-in-law, Sherman Mynes, great grandson Christian Lester, sister, Wilma Riffee Boggess, brother, Winifred "Bud" Riffee.

The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Leo Gibson, Dr. Boustany, Dr. Rodney Dean and especially the crew of nurses and aides from Thomas Memorial Home Health Department, Sharon Campbell and Barbara Scott for their love, care and compassion they gave our mother during her illness, and the Eleana Health Medical Supply for the caring service they provided to make our mother comfortable and HospiceCare.

A celebration of Oma's life will be held at the Dunbar First Church of God at 2 p.m., Saturday, July 3, with Dr. Larry McCallister, Sr., Rev. Glen Parsons and Dr. Gary Patton officiating. Burial will follow at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens.

Friends may call at the Dunbar First Church of God on Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m., and one hour prior to the service on Saturday.

Arrangements are in the care of Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar.