Shirley Jessica Rigsby

Shirley Jessica Rigsby

Shirley Rigsby Obituary

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Shirley Jessica Rigsby, 98, of Haslet, Texas passed away August 29, 2022 with her family by her side.
She was the daughter of Percival and Jessica English, born on October 14, 1923. Shirley was born in East Aurora, New York and moved to Texas in 1975. She was a bookkeeper for Dines and Kraft for several years and retired in 1980. She and her husband Vance Rigsby were very active members of the Baptist Church. They were with the Texas Baptist Builders for many years, until the passing of her husband, Vance.
She is survived by her half-brother, Loyd English ; her five children, Steve Mcarten Stephenson, Kathy Lee Allenbrand, Deborah Ann Elimelich, Bonnie Sue Stephenson and Mark Russell Stephenson; stepdaughter; Donna Elston; four grandchildren, Chad Lee Allenbrand, Halley Shea Stephenson, Courtney Carr and Sean Michael Monroe; four great-grandchildren, Taylor Stephenson, Jacob Stephenson, Hans Weis and Hartlin Weis; one great great grandchild Jade Kelara Pon.
A loving mother, friend, daughter, beautiful person, and loved by so many. She lived a good life and was always very active. Always helping others in need. Shirley will be missed by so many.

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Lucas Funeral Home - Hurst

1321 Precinct Line Road, Hurst, TX 76053

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