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Carolyn E. Rigdon

Date of Death: October 14, 2020

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Soller-Baker Funeral Homes & Crematory, Lafayette Chapel
400 Twyckenham Blvd
Lafayette, IN 47909
Tuesday 10/20, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

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Soller-Baker Funeral Homes & Crematory, Lafayette Chapel
400 Twyckenham Blvd
Lafayette, IN 47909
Tuesday 10/20, 1:00 pm

Carolyn E. Rigdon, 72, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at IU Health Arnett Hospital.

She was born May 25, 1948, in Lafayette, to the late Marion and Mary (Fenton) Walker.

Carolyn graduated from Carroll High School.

On October 21, 1966, she married Mickey R. Rigdon Sr in Delphi. He preceded her in death on December 20, 2016.

Carolyn had worked at Meijer and a few other places but was primarily a homemaker.

She was a member of Elmwood Church of Christ and Hanna Community Center and loved needlework, cross stitch, sewing, crocheting, quilting and crafts.

Surviving are son, Mickey R. (Patricia) Rigdon, Jr. of Brookston, Matthew E. (Terri) Rigdon and Mark E. Rigdon both of Lafayette, a brother, Gene (Peg) Walker of FL, three sisters, Mary Tabler of Logansport, Marilyn (Kevin) Walters of Lafayette, and Lisa (Ron) Johnson of Indianapolis. Also surviving are grandchildren, Dustin (Beth), Blake (Alyssa), Kacey (Amber is Fiancé), Chase, Mickaela and Cole and greatgrandchildren, Pearce, Penelope, Conrad, Georgia, Ava and Jett.

Carolyn was preceded in death by a brother, James Walker.

Visitation will be from 11:00 am until the time of the service at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at Soller- Baker Funeral Home, 400 Twyckenham Blvd. Lafayette. Interment will follow at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens in West Lafayette.

Memorial contributions may be made in Carolyn’s honor to Hanna Community Center.

 

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Jeff and Jamie Walker and Family
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My deepest sympathy for the loss of Gods faithful servant! Love and prayers for comfort and support for her loving family!
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Visitation
Soller-Baker Funeral Homes & Crematory, Lafayette Chapel
400 Twyckenham Blvd
Lafayette, IN 47909
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Tuesday 10/20, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Service
Soller-Baker Funeral Homes & Crematory, Lafayette Chapel
400 Twyckenham Blvd
Lafayette, IN 47909
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Tuesday 10/20, 1:00 pm

Carolyn E. Rigdon, 72, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at IU Health Arnett Hospital. She was born May 25, 1948, in Lafayette, to the late Marion and Mary (Fenton) Walker. Carolyn graduated from Carroll High School. On October 21, 1966, she married Mickey R. Rigdon Sr in Delphi. He preceded her in deathContinue Reading

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Michael L Myers left a message on November 4, 2020:
I remember your mother, father and family with great fondness from our time at Elmwood. May God comfort and keep you. I know your parents as wonderful Christian people and look forward to our reunion in Heaven.
Diane & Bob Gorman left a message on October 20, 2020:
So very sorry for your loss. Prayers to the family during this time.
Patty Wenning left a message on October 20, 2020:
My heartfelt prayers go out to the whole family in the loss of your mother, sister, friend,. She was a very sweet kindhearted person who loved the Lord and I know she will be deeply missed. May our Lord comfort you all and give you strength in the days to come. In Gods love, Patty Wenning...Elmwood Church of Christ
Jeff and Jamie Walker and Family left a message on October 18, 2020:
Thoughts and prayers are with you all..
Renee Doktorczyk left a message on October 17, 2020:
Aunt Carolyn - You will be missed. May love and light surround your children and their families as they remember you. Love, Renee
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My deepest sympathy for the loss of Gods faithful servant! Love and prayers for comfort and support for her loving family! left a message on October 17, 2020:
In memory of Carolyn E. Rigdon, My deepest sympathy for the loss of Gods faithful servant! Love and prayers for comfort and support for her loving family! lit a candle
Lisa Tiedemann left a message on October 16, 2020:
Dear Rigdon Family, „ I know heaven is a beautiful place because they’ve got her.“ I‘m so sorry for the huge loss, my thoughts and prayers are going out to all of you. Feel hugged all the way from Germany
Kathy Rigdon Wallace left a message on October 16, 2020:
I met Carolyn in 1966 when she married my brother Mickey. Loved her from the first day. She was a wonderful, sweet person. I'm very sorry she had to suffer so much these last few years. She is now at peace. Love you Carolyn...
Soller-Baker Funeral Homes, Inc. left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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