Patsy Ruth Rigby

Patsy Ruth Mullen Rigby, aged 84, of Cleveland, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at the Select Specialty Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi.

Born on August 15, 1941, in Greenwood, Mississippi, Patsy was the beloved daughter of Silas Mullen and Ruby Jewel Harris Mullen. She grew up in Ruleville, Mississippi, and attended schools in both Ruleville and Cleveland. Following her graduation from high school, she married Allen "Buddy" Rigby on May 31, 1958, a partnership filled with love and devotion.

Throughout her life, Patsy embraced her work with dedication, serving in various local clinics where she managed medical records. She also contributed her talents at the Bolivar Medical Center and faithfully served as a deputy for the Bolivar County Sheriff's Office for many years. Patsy found joy in many pastimes, including reading, dancing, playing cards, and gardening. Most cherished of all was the time she spent with her children and grandchildren. She also enjoyed fishing with Allen, her son, and in earlier years, she took pleasure in participating in bowling leagues.

A devoted member of her community, Patsy was a faithful member of Interstate Baptist Church and a long-standing member of the Cleveland Moose Lodge.

A visitation to honor Patsy’s life will be held on Thursday, April 30, 2026, from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM at Cleveland Funeral Home. The Celebration of Life Memorial Service will follow at 2:00 PM in the Funeral Home Chapel. Her cremains will be laid to rest at Lehrton Cemetery. Reverend Ken West and Reverend Bob Hill will officiate the services.

Pasty was preceded in death by her parents, Silas and Ruby Mullen; her husband, Allen "Buddy" Rigby, Jr., daughters, Jeana R. Jones, Luan R. Towles, and great-grandson Evan "Like" Rigby; her siblings, Dorothy Arnold, Carl Mullen, Alice VanNetta, and Joyce Thomson. She is survived by her daughters, Mitzi R. Hatcher (Bill) of Cleveland, MS, Madison Rigby, and Kailyn Rigby, both of Cleveland, MS. Son Carl Allen Rigby (Teresa) of Holcomb, MS, five grandchildren; Read Hatcher, Emily H. Bowen (Marcus), Jon Milum (Samantha), Amy Towles, Keri Beth Mosley (John), five great grandchildren; Ella Hatcher, Maddox Milum, Cayson Milum, Halle Mosley, Aubrey Mosley and Ruby Bowen. Two great great grandchildren, Camila Flores and Mabrie Herren.

Patsy’s family has requested that Allen Rigby serve as a pallbearer. Honorary pallbearers include Bill Hatcher, Read Hatcher, Maddox Milum, Cayson Milum, Jonathan Milum, Jon Mosley, Marcus Bowen, Lee White, Manuel Flores and Tiny Avery.

The family gratefully acknowledges the care and support provided by Cleveland Funeral Home during this difficult time.

Patsy Ruth Mullen Rigby’s life was a testament to love, devotion, and community spirit, and she will be dearly missed by all who had the privilege to know her.