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Williamsburg Funeral Home
Williamsburg Funeral Home
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04/11/1927 -01/31/2024
Gallivants Ferry
Funeral Services
Graveside funeral services will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at Kingstree Memorial Gardens.
Visitation
Mrs. Rigdon’ s family will greet friends at Williamsburg Funeral Home in Kingstree from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. prior to the graveside service at 2:00 p.m.
Memorials
Memorials may be made to Aynor Methodist Church, PO Box 348, Aynor, SC 29511.
Mrs. Edith Taylor Rigdon, 96, wife of the late Elzie A. Rigdon, died Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at home in Galivants Ferry, South Carolina surrounded by family.
Mrs. Rigdon was born April 11, 1927, in Alma, Georgia, a daughter of the late Kathleen Cason Taylor and Jake Taylor. She was a mom, homemaker , and kindergarten teacher for over 25 years. She rarely went anywhere that she didn’t run into one of her kindergarten babies which always made her smile. Mrs. Rigdon was an active member of the Kingstree First Baptist Church until 2019 when she relocated to Galivants Ferry with her daughter.
Surviving Mrs. Rigdon are her daughters, Andrea (Mac) Kelly of Galivants Ferry, Susan (Ray) Warren of York, SC; grandchildren, Britt (Trey) Shelley, Kyle (Keisha) Warren and Caroline Warren Clayton; great grandchildren Drew Shelley, Ann Shelley(Nathan) Winburn , Nathan Warren and Whitt Clayton. Mrs. Rigdon is also survived by her sister, Latrelle Mann of Baxley, Georgia. In addition to her parents and her husband, Mrs. Rigdon was preceded in death by her brothers Herbert Taylor, Morris Taylor, and Hubert Taylor.
Graveside funeral services will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at Kingstree Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Rigdon’ s family will greet friends at Williamsburg Funeral Home in Kingstree from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. prior to the graveside service at 2:00 p.m.
Memorials may be made to Aynor Methodist Church, PO Box 348, Aynor, SC 29511. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com
Andy and family- we are so sorry to hear this news about your mother. She must have been a lovely lady and she surely lived a lovely life. I’m sorry not to have known her! May she rest in peace.
Love and prayers,
My thoughts and prayers are with the family in the coming days. 🙏🙏🙏
My condolences to the family. Knew Edith many years ago. Lovely lady!
Susan and Andrea, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Aunt Edith. But wow 96 years young! What a wonderful life she had. I know that it gives the family comfort knowing she is with her Lord and savior. Please know the family is in my thoughts and prayers. Love Lynn Taylor Johns.
Ms. Rigdon taught both my daughters. She was a warm and loving person. One of a kind . We thought a lot of Ms. Rigdon. Her family is in our prayers.
Sorry for your loss prayers for comfort at this time❤️❤️
Andy and family, what a beautiful lady and so loved. I remember her in Kingstree. Love and prayers.
Dear Susan and Andy,
My sympathy in the loss of your dear sweet mother. Her obituary is such a tribute to her and the legacy she leaves with you, your children, and grandchildren. Love, prayers, and blessings on all of you!
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of this sweet lady! She welcomed us many years ago to Kfbc and was a loving and active member. She always had a welcoming smile for all!!!!
So sorry to hear of Edith’s passing but know my mom is greeting her with open arms!!
So sorry to hear the news about Edith. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
I was so sorry to hear this news. She was a dear friend to my mother, Juanita Lewis, and I thought the world of her! She is definitely being welcomed into the arms of Jesus now.
Andy and family, love and prayers to you at this difficult time. A dear sweet lady, loved by so many. Our deepest sympathy.
We loved Edith from the moment we met her. I remember visiting the day before we moved, and she said she was sad because she knew she would never see us again. We’ll see you again Edith – in the best place and for eternity.
Andy and Susan, I was so sad to see the notice of your Mom’s passing. Our families had such fun together during our time in Kingstree. She was a lovely lady and will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I’m sure our parents will get together in heaven along with James Hugh and Mary Lois and a Tripoli board will appear.
Andy and family,
Edith was a dear friend and she
was a true and faithful servant of
of her Lord and Savior. What a
legacy she left for all who knew
her. Love and Prayers always.
Andy & family, I am so sad to learn of your Mom’s passing. She was such a sweet lady and such a good friend to my Mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Andy, Inga and I send our love and Deepest Sympathy.
Andy and Susan,
So sad to hear this. I loved your mom. My mom loved your mom. Sending my prayers and sympathy for you both.
So sorry to hear of Mrs. Edith’s passing. She was a sweet lady.