RIGSBY, Mrs. Elsie Harriett: 1884-1959

RIGSBY, CUMMINGS, PARSONS

Posted By: Volunteer: Sherri
Date: 10/21/2013 at 12:09:18

THE LIFE STORY
OF

MRS. ELSIE RIGSBY

Mrs. Elsie Harriett Cummings Rigsby, daughter of William and Alice Cummings was born Nov. 21, 1884 on a farm near Bonaparte, Ia., and passed away Aug. 29, 1959 at the Van Buren County Memorial hospital where she had been a patient for two days.

Most of her life was spent around Bonaparte. On April 10, 1917 she was united in marriage with Fred Rigsby and moved to Keosauqua where she made her home.

She was preceded in death by her husband march 17, 1952 and by her parents and one brother, Arthur. She is survived by one brother, John of Stuart, Ia.; a step-daughter, Mrs. Marjorie Parsons, a step-grandson, Fred Parsons, nieces, nephews and cousins.

She joined the Christian church and was a faithful member as long as her health permitted.
````````````````````````````````````
CARD OF THANKS

Our heartfelt thanks to all who extended comforting sympathy and help in our recent sorrow. For the beautiful service, floral offerings, and other kindnesses, we are deeply grateful.

Mr. and Mrs. Gale Parsons and Fred. The Art Cummings family.

Source: Van Buren Co. Genealogical Society Obituary Book C, Page 284, Keosauqua Public Library, Keosauqua, IA