Dorothy Mae Rigney

Dorothy Mae Rigney obituary

Dorothy Mae Rigney

Dorothy Rigney Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Vincent Funeral Home - West Point on Aug. 10, 2025.

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Dorothy Mae Hodges Rigney, 94, of West Point, Virginia passed away August 6, 2025, surrounded by family. Dorothy was an avid golfer and club champion at Cheatham Annex for twelve years. She also loved playing softball. Besides sports, Dorothy enjoyed nature, gardening, and her flowers. She beautified everything! Dorothy was known for her kind nature. She was the community mom every child was always welcome at her home. She loved spending time with her children, family and was a faithful servant to the Lord reading her bible daily. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Wade Bentley Rigney; great-granddaughter, Kara Mae Carlton; grandson, Allan Carlton; granddaughter, Theresa Curry; son in law, Bob Carlton and eight siblings. She is survived by her four daughters, Jan Croswell (Victor), Derry Carlton, Robin Rigney (Kevin), Brandie Ohls (Jimmy); two sons, Michael Rigney and Mark Rigney (Barbara); grandchildren, Draper Carlton (Abbi), Aerika Marx (Dustin), Daylon Croswell, Tiffany Hilliard (Curtis), Caleb Ohls (Maddie); several great-grandchildren; a sister Lorena Wright; a special niece, Sandra Hodges Stertz (Rusty); a special nephew, Junior Haley (Ginger); and many other extended family members. A private celebration of life will be held at a later date.

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August 11, 2025

James Ohls posted to the memorial.

August 9, 2025

Robin Rigney posted to the memorial.

August 10, 2025

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James Ohls

August 11, 2025

The greatest mother in law a guy could ever have had! you will be greatly missed. i will be looking for you and my Mama in heaven.

Robin Rigney

August 9, 2025

Mama I miss you so much...the house is so lonely and silent without you...I will always cherish you smiling at me even when you were sick...there's no one like your mama and no one like you...you loved us all unconditionally and you truly loved God...I don't know of anyone who read their Bible and prayed more than you...you sacrificed so much for us and I am so thankful that we took care of you every day until God took you home...I know you have many jewels in your crown...I can't wait to see you again ...the 1st thing I am going to do is smile and run to hug you after Jesus of course...love you always mama...the day you left a part of me went with you
Love Robin

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