Lois Elaine Shumate Obituary
In loving memory of Lois Elaine Shumate of Meridian, Mississippi, born in Swink, Oklahoma, who departed this world on June 1, 2024 at the age of 82. Lois Elaine leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Lois Elaine Shumate to pay them a last tribute.
Though her name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Lois Elaine leaves upon the hearts of her loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of her spirit and the richness of her legacy.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Oscar Evatt and Opal Evatt; her husbands, Marshall Rigsby and Edwin Shumate; her sister Shirley Palmer; and her granddaughter Kasey Brooke Rigsby.
She is survived by: her children, Joy R. Hodges (Greg) and Robert "Bobby" M. Rigsby (Anita). She is also survived by grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the Hodges family requests donations be made to First United Methodist Church, Pensacola in memory of Karen McLeod.
