Frances Rigsby, 87, passed away June 22, 2023, at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro. 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, Bill, Nick and Jimmy Alexander and Infant Brother; sisters, Mary Foster, Audrey Elam and Dorothy Bennett. Ms. Rigsby was a member of Indian Creek Memorial Baptist Church and a homemaker. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Jackie Rigsby of Smithville; son, Jackie Darrell Rigsby of Smithville; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Nancy Colwell of McMinnville; several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, June 25, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bros. Ric Lee and Terry Fesler officiating and burial to follow in Jefferson Cemetery. Visitation with the family was Saturday, June 24, from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m. and will continue on Sunday, June 25 from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at 2 p.m. In addition to flowers, the family asked that donations be made to Lighthouse Christian Camp, the church or charity of your choice. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Southern Standard

(McMinnville, Tenn.) June 25, 2023