With hearts full of gratitude and sorrow, we announce the passing of my beloved mother, Kathryn “Kat” Rigdon. Mom took her final bow — unafraid and with a longing heart for Jesus—on November 9, 2026, at the age of 88. There is no doubt she heard the words, “Well done, my good and faithful servant.” She was a loving mother, doting grandmother and a generous friend to all who knew her.
Kathryn “Kat” Rigdon. If you were blessed to know that name, then you know what it feels like to be fully loved, fully supported, and probably even kissed on the cheek. Kat lived her life by her belief in the promises of Jesus, and her calling, “and the greatest of these is LOVE.” Her joyful, kind spirit was evident to all when she entered the room.
She was born in Rome, Ga in 1938 and married Terrell Rigdon in February 1959. She loved sitting outside and feeling the fresh air and sunshine on her face. Watching her hummingbirds and admiring her flowers were her favorite past time, second only to family togetherness. She loved her Braves games, card games, and front yard croquet (even though she was known to cheat a little). hehe
Kat is survived by her loving son, Terry (Christy) Rigdon of Loganville, Ga, Grandkids: Jordan (Gavin) Jump of Loganville, Ga, Blake (Kaylee) Rigdon of Jefferson, Ga, Elijah (Abi) Rigdon of Marietta, Ga, and Donaven Stanfield of Rome, Ga. She has 2 great-grandchildren: Logan Jump of Loganville, Ga and Sadie Rigdon of Jefferson, Ga. She leaves behind countless extended family, friends, neighbors and church family that will miss her dearly.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Terrell Rigdon, her daughter, Felicia Stanfield of Rome, Ga., her parents Carlton and Essie Givens of Rome, Ga, her sisters: Ruth (Harold) Rushing of Melbourne, Fl., Sue Smith of Rome, Ga., and brother Clennon (Margie) Givens of Melbourne, Fl.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, November 14 at 11 a.m. at Floyd Memory Gardens in Rome, Ga. with Micca Gillespie officiating. Pallbearers are Terry Rigdon, Blake Rigdon, Elijah Rigdon, Gavin Jump, Keith Crowe, and Greg Smith. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be given to her church of 57 years, where she was the oldest living member of Faith Missionary Baptist Church in Rome, Ga.
Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, North Chapel, is honored to serve the family of Kathryn Rigdon.
