Betty Jean Rigsby Blankenship

April 7, 1937 - January 13, 2020

Ms. Betty Jean Rigsby Blankenship, age 82 of Griffin, passed away Monday, January 13, 2020 at Eternal Hope Hospice. Ms. Blankenship was born April 7, 1937 in Carroll County, Ga. , daughter of the late John & Agnes Folds Chaney. She loved her pets and her ’99 yellow Ford Mustang that she enjoyed driving into her late 70’s. She was also preceded in death by 3 brothers, Curtis, J.B. and Ray Chaney. Ms. Blankenship is survived by her children, Wayne & Becky Rigsby of Griffin, Carol Jean of Griffin, Linda Caldwell of Chatsworth and Ricky Rigsby of Griffin; 7 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; sisters, Joyce & Johnny Goodwin of Columbus, Ester Chaney of Columbus and Verna & Don Bailey of Griffin and brother, William & Tracey Chaney of Flippin. Several nieces and nephews also survive. A memorial service for Ms. Betty Jean Rigsby Blankenship will be held Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Haisten McCullough Funeral Home with Rev. Ralph Simmons officiating. Friends may visit the family on Wednesday from 12 – 2 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make donations to the charity of their choice in memory of Betty. For online condolences please visit www.haistenmcculloughfuneralhome.com. Haisten McCullough Funeral Home, 1155 Everee Inn Rd. in Griffin is assisting with the arrangements.