Mary Rowena Ezell Rigdon

Published 4:00 am Tuesday, August 11, 2015

    NEWTON – Services for Mary Rowena Rigdon will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Newton County Funeral Home, with Brother Chris Shelton officiating. Burial will be in Newton County Memorial Garden.     

    Mrs. Rigdon, 84, died Sunday, Aug. 9, 2015. 

    Mrs. Rowena was born in Union. She was known for being a loving wife, mother and granny. She was involved with the Erin Cumberland Presbyterian Church and Camp Bailey while living in the Erin Community. After moving to Union, she became an active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Union. Mrs. Rigdon was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Chapter No. 99 of Philadelphia.

    Survivors include her husband of 68 years, Denver Rigdon; three sons, Milford D. Rigdon (Gay), Denis M. Rigdon (Judy) and Michael T. Rigdon (Linda); one daughter, Yolanda Arthur (Basil); and one brother, Duwayne Ezell (Jane).

    She is preceded in death by her parents, Malcolm and Cecil Carey Ezell; and one great-granddaughter, Zoe.

    Pallbearers will be her grandchildren, Wade Rigdon, Kevin Rigdon, Jason Rigdon, Ryan Rigdon, Kelsi Harkins, Susan Withers, Jake Rigdon, Dewey Arthur and Lucas Arthur. 

    Visitation will be held today, from 5-8 p.m., at the funeral home.

    Family and friends may sign an online guestbook at www.newtoncountyfuneralhome.com