Mable Ruth (Prueitt) Rigsby, 91, passed away Monday, November 1, 2021. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Burton Rigsby, parents Edward Prueitt and Grace Holden (Burnette) Prueitt, daughter-in-law Terry (Houston) Rigsby, and granddaughter Emily Ruth Helton.
Ruth will be lovingly remembered by her children, Christopher Rigsby, Michael (Rhonda) Rigsby, Cheryl (Barry) Pohle, Melinda (Robert) Helton, and Cary (Avery) Rigsby. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Jennifer Rigsby, Jessica (Matt) Spears, Daniel Rigsby, William (Vickie) Duchene, Nathan Irwin, Nick (Giselle) Helton, Ashley (Evan) Montgomery, Bess Helton, and Makynna (Jered) Luke.
Ruth loved every moment spent with her grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. She will be remembered for her love of baking, especially cookies, and her devotion to caring for her family.
The family would like to say a special thank you to the staff of Morning Pointe at Greenbriar and Issac Mitchell with Hearth Hospice for their excellent care and loving support.
A private family funeral service will be conducted at the Chattanooga National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Wounded Warrior Project.
Announcement by Chattanooga Funeral Home - Valley View Chapel.