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Pensacola Community Remembers Virginia Jones Rigby, Longtime Volunteer and School Secretary, Dead at 98
Virginia Jones Rigby, 98, of Pensacola, FL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, surrounded by her children. Born on September 5, 1927, in Atmore, AL, Virginia was the cherished daughter of Jackson and Icy Jones. She lived a…
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- Pensacola resident Virginia Jones Rigby passed away on July 28, 2026, at age 98.
- Rigby worked as a school secretary and volunteered at West Florida Hospital following her retirement.
- A private family service will be held at Godwin Cemetery in Bratt, Florida, officiated by Dr. Ted Traylor.
Longtime Pensacola resident Virginia Jones Rigby passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at the age of 98, surrounded by her family.
Born on September 5, 1927, in Atmore, Alabama, to Jackson and Icy Jones, Rigby built a life centered on faith, family, and community service. She worked for many years as a school secretary, supporting educators, students, and families throughout her career. Following her retirement, she continued serving others as a Sunshine Volunteer at West Florida Hospital in Pensacola.
A faithful member of Olive Baptist Church, Rigby was active in her church community and was also known by family and friends for her skill as a seamstress and her love of dance. She was preceded in death by her parents and by her husband of 67 years, Dallas Rigby.
According to an obituary notice published by Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel, Rigby is survived by her brother, Bruce Jones; her children, David Rigby (Susan), Rebecca McBride (Ed), Reba Walters (Jack), Karen Capps (Mike), and Donna Rigby (Steve Vodanovich); eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter.
A private family graveside service will be conducted at Godwin Cemetery in Bratt, Florida, with Dr. Ted Traylor officiating. The family requests that memorial donations be made in her honor to Santa Rosa County Animal Services, located at 4451 Pine Forest Rd., Milton, FL 32583.
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Based on reporting by Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel originally published by Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel (Pensacola). Read the original story.
