Phyllis Lorene Rigger
Funeral services for Phyllis Lorene Rigger, 81, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 27, 2013 in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Rigger died 4:08 p.m., Saturday, August 24, 2013 at the Ozarks Medical Center. She was born January 9, 1932 at Davenport, Iowa to Joseph Dobbs and Mable Tillman Dobbs. She attended the West Plains High School and later in life received her GED. On July 27, 1947, she was married at West Plains, Missouri to James Rigger. At one time, Mrs. Rigger operated the Missouri Department of Revenue License Office in Gainesville, Missouri and before her retirement, worked at Baxter Lab, Mountain Home, Arkansas. When her children were in school, she was involved with the PTA, and later was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and was a member of the Pilot Knob Eastern Star, Dora, Missouri, having served as a District Deputy Grand Matron. For a few years, Mrs. Rigger sold at Silver Dollar City her own creation of Amish Dolls and handmade Angels. She loved to fish, garden, enjoyed quilt making and was a great cook. Mrs. Rigger was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a member of Central Calvary Baptist Church, West Plains.
She is survived by her husband, James Rigger, of the family home; two children, Katherine (Kathy) Allee, husband, David, Nixa, Missouri and Larry Rigger, wife, Kathy, Springfield, Missouri; ten grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; one sister, Delores Driscoll, husband, Jim, West Plains, Missouri; one sister-in-law, Donna Dobbs, Springfield, Missouri; and many nieces and nephews.
Her parents, one son, Bradley James Rigger and one brother, Hervy Dobbs, preceded her in death.
Mrs. Rigger will lie in state from 4:00 p.m., Monday, August 26th until service time at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at the Hale Cemetery near Dora, Missouri. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Judes Children’s Hospital or Hale Cemetery and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Karrie Smith
August 26, 2013 @ 8:04 am
My prayers are with the family at this time of need. I have enjoyed all the stories of this great lady throughout the years and look forward to more Great stories. I would like to thank God for taking a wonderful lady to be Kathy’s angel and we know she is happy and no more pain.
Love you all!
Karrie
Virginia Berry
August 26, 2013 @ 9:40 am
Sorry to hear of Phyllis passing away she was such a sweet lady, always had a smile. Prayers to the family…Vieginia
Brad
August 26, 2013 @ 10:02 am
During this time of loss, I pray for peace and comfort for you and your family. Consider Psalm 23, from the view point of those who have gone before us…
Yea, though I walked through the valley of the shadow of death,
I feared no evil; For You were with me;
Your rod and Your staff, they comforted me.
You prepared a table before me in the presence of my enemies;
You anointed my head with oil; My cup ran over.
Surely goodness and mercy followed me All the days of my life;
And now I dwell in the house of the LORD Forever.
Janna Dampier
August 26, 2013 @ 3:31 pm
I am praying for and thinking of all of you at this difficult time. Phyllis was a wonderfuly lady and she will be missed. I am fortunate enough to have one of the dolls she made. Take comfort in all of the wonderful memories you have of her. Love to all of you!
Janna
Nancy Landes
August 26, 2013 @ 4:17 pm
Larry and family, so sorry to hear of your Mother passing, My prayers are with
all of you.
LISA CRONEY
August 26, 2013 @ 8:05 pm
Gary and I send our heartfelt sympathy to the Rigger family. Phyllis was such a dear sweet lady and we know how much she meant to her entire family. Our prayers are with you all.
Jeff and Sabrina Collins
August 27, 2013 @ 9:51 am
Jeff and I are so sorry for your loss. If there is anything you ever need, please don’t hesitate to call. Phyllis will be missed but not forgotten and she is now in the hands of the lord, we send you many blessings and prayers.
Love,
Jeff, Sabrina and Lakin Collins
Janet White
August 27, 2013 @ 8:52 pm
Jim, today was a very sad day when I read of the passing of your dear Phyllis. I know that she will live in the hearts of many. I’m so sorry I couldn’t be there for you and your family but know that I will remember you all always. Janet, (Elven’s wife)
Keith & Nita Weaver
August 28, 2013 @ 4:54 pm
Jim and family,
“And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:7)
Teresa Eldringhoff Romans
September 4, 2013 @ 8:29 pm
Dear Mr. Jim and Family – we are so saddened to hear of your loss. May you give each other strength as you get through this trial in life. May God bless you all and bring you comfort.
Teresa
Larry Proffitt
September 6, 2013 @ 2:15 pm
Kathy and family, I just read of your mother’s passing and want to let you know how sorry I am. As I think back over the years and all the times we all had together through the Howell-Oregon Coop, and when you guys came to your grandparents home, it sure brought back some wonderful memories. God bless you all. Larry