Dora Watson Rigdon Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Dora Watson Rigdon (Sylva, North Carolina), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on December 1, 2025 at the age of 102. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let her loved ones carry forward the torch of her memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of her love and the brilliance of her spirit. Though Dora may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, her essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John R Watson and Mary M Alexander Watson; her husband Alvin Rigdon; her son Eddie Rigdon; and her great grandchild Graberil Rigdon.
She is survived by: her sons, Alvin Rigdon, Jr. (Vickie) of Longview, Dan Rigdon (Donna) of Sylva and Ben Rigdon (Karen) of Tuckasegee; and her daughter-in-law Gina Rigdon. She is also survived by 28 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and 18 great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 14th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Appalachian Funeral Services (165 Skyland Dr, Sylva, NC 28779). A funeral service will be held on Sunday, December 14th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Services (165 Skyland Dr, Sylva, NC 28779).
