Betty Jo Thomas Rigney Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2025-07-17T15:00:00
End: 2025-07-17T15:00:00
Location: Chapel of the Southern Oaks Funeral Home

In loving memory of Betty Jo Thomas Rigney (Somerset, Kentucky), born in Lebanon, Tennessee, who departed this world on July 13, 2025 at the age of 83. Betty Jo Thomas leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, James Thomas and Mary Emery Thomas. She is survived by: her husband Willie Rigney Jr.; her brothers, Kenneth and James Thomas Jr.; her sister-in-law Sylvia Luttrell; her close friends, Pat Muse, Melissa, Shelby Snowdy and Taylor Huston; and her sisters, Barbara and Charlotte.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Humane Society.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Southern Oaks Funeral Home

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July 17

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Chapel of the Southern Oaks Funeral Home
2110 KY-914, Somerset, KY 42503

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July 17

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Chapel of the Southern Oaks Funeral Home
2110 KY-914, Somerset, KY 42503

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