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Frances Rigsby, age 87
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Frances Rigsby, age 87, of Smithville passed away Thursday June 22, 2023, at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro.

 

She was a member of the Indian Creek Memorial Baptist Church and a homemaker.

 

She was born June 6, 1936, to her parents the late James Isaac and Alton Smith Alexander.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter: Lori Ann Nokes; brothers: James Isaac Alexander, Bill Alexander, Nick Alexander, Jimmy Alexander, and an infant brother; sisters: Mary Foster, Audrey Elam, and Dorothy Bennett. Mrs.

 

 

She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Jackie Rigsby of Smithville; son: Jackie Darrell Rigsby of Smithville; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one sister, Nancy Colwell of McMinnville; several nieces and nephews also survive.

 

Funeral service was held Sunday, June 25, 2023, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bros. Ric Lee and Terry Fesler officiating and burial followed in Jefferson Cemetery.

 

Pallbearers included Joe Rigsby, Caleb Rigsby, Zachary Fuson, Eddie Fuson, Todd Cantrell and Charles Cantrell.

 

The family asked that donations be made to Lighthouse Christian Camp, Indian Creek Memorial Baptist Church or the charity of your choice, in memory of Mrs. Frances.

 

DeKalb Funeral Chapel, Smithville, was in charge of arrangements