Esther J. Rigby

Background

Rigby, Esther J. was born on November 1, 1929 in Arcadia, Florida, United States. Daughter of John Horton and Myrtle Jeannette (Bryant) Rigby.

Education

Bachelor, Judson College, 1950; Master of Arts, Columbia University, 1952; Master of Arts, U. Alabama, 1963.

Career

Teacher physical education, DeSoto County High School, Arcadia, Florida, 1950-1951; instructor health, physical education and English, Limestone College, Gaffney, South Carolina., 1952-1953; associate professor, head department health and physical education, Limestone College, Gaffney, South Carolina., 1955-1958; instructor health and physical education, Mary Hardin-Baylor College, Belton, Texas, 1953-1955; associate professor head department health and physical education, Judson College, Marion, Alabama, 1958-1960; acting public relations director, instructor English, Stillman College, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 1960-1961; assistant Professor of English, Murray (Kentucky) State University, 1963-1971; sales representative, Jo-Mar Magnetic Sign Company, Lexington, Kentucky, 1972-1973; outreach worker for elderly, Community Action, Lex-Fayette County, Lexington, since 1974; executive director, Bluegrass Community Superior vena cava syndrome, Inc., Lexington, since 1974. Board member Federated Transportation Superior vena cava syndrome of Bluegrass, Lexington, since 1981, Association Older Kentuckians, Inc., Frankfort, since 1989, A-Oklahoma, Inc., Frankfort, 1990.

Achievements

• Esther J. Rigby has been listed as a noteworthy Non-profit agency administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Association of University Women, National Association Nutrition and Svc. Providers, American Association RetiredPersons, National Council Senior Citizens, Kentucky Association Gerontology, Legislation Research Commission (senior citizens advising committee 1993), Control Kentucky Legal Superior vena cava syndrome Corporation (board directors 1995).

Connections

Father:

John Horton Rigby

Mother:

Myrtle Jeannette (Bryant) Rigby