Carole Rigsbee

December 25, 1928 - September 28, 2020

On September 28, 2020, Carole Rigsbee quietly passed from this world to be reunited with her husband of 69 years, John Rigsbee. Born December 25, 1928, Carole was the youngest of four children to Harold and Hazel Moore. A devoted mother and loving wife, Carole is survived by her five children Richard (Heidi), Rebecca McDonald, Daniel (Karen), John (Diana), and Deborah Milam (Dave), her five grandchildren Laura Rigsbee, Kyle McDonald, Brian Rigsbee, Sarah Rigsbee and Emily Rigsbee, and her two great-granddaughters Lillie and Grace McDonald. Carole was preceded in death by her parents, brother Seth Moore, sister Mary Alice Browning, sister Lucille Clawson and daughter-in-law Jean Rigsbee. Carole lived a rich and full life in Rush County, meeting her husband John at Arlington High School. After two years at Earlham College, Carole and John began their life on the family farm in Posey Township. As the children grew, she took a job at The Finance Center at Fort Harrison in order to allow each child to pursue higher education, then worked in the Rush County Auditor’s office and was later elected as the Auditor for Rush County. Among her many talents, Carole was perhaps best known for her passion for cooking and her ability to make every gathering a special event. Many weddings were highlighted by her intricately and lovingly decorated wedding cakes. Along with sewing and knitting, Carole developed an interest in wood carving and learned the art of rug hooking, leaving behind several beautiful reminders of her talents for each of her children. Anyone who knew Carole will always remember her for her intellect, her love for her family and her corgis, and her often no-nonsense approach to life. She will be dearly missed by her family and close friends. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the Blue River Wesleyan Church. Visitation will be Thursday, October 1, from Noon - 2 p.m. at Blue River Wesleyan Church, followed immediately by a private funeral service for the family members and close friends. Moster Mortuary is entrusted with her services.