Obituary for Wanda Lee Rigney Covey
Wanda Lee Rigney Covey of Pulaski, Va., passed away February 4, 2020 in her home.
Born on April 12,1946 she is preceded in death by her parents, Raymond Ray Rigney and Ethel Mitchell Rigney, and her brother-in-law Ralph C. Hall.
She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Daniel Covey; her children Tammy Lambert (Jeremy Lambert), Duane Covey (Patty Covey); her sister, Hilda Rigney Hall; grandchildren Jordanne, Lauren, Joshua, Chase, Amanda, Cara, Christopher and Jacob; great-grandchildren Emma, Sara, Jade, Nevaeh, Aden, and Jackson.
Wanda was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. She loved her family and the Lord and was dedicated to her church. She also made an impact on the many children she cared for in the days she operated a daycare, and she was loved by many.
A memorial service to celebrate the life of Wanda Covey will be held at 1 p.m. on February 29, 2020 at Shiloh Christian Church, 3086 Lowmans Ferry Road, Pulaski, VA 24301.
Special thanks to the Intrepid Hospice Team for their loving care.
Arrangements by Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory, Radford, Va.
Darlene Henderson
February 5, 2020 @ 8:00 pm
I am so sorry to hear about Wanda’s passing!! She was a good friend to me back in the day when I was married to her cousin, Bobby Dean Vaughan. I was in ICU at Pulaski Hospital for 8 days one time and Wanda stayed with me the whole time – taking care of me!! I did get the opportunity to do the same for her when she was in the hospital. The last time I saw Wanda was when Bobby’s father passed and she had turned her life around – gotten saved – and was so happy!!! I loved seeing the names of all those grandchildren – I remember Tammy and Duane as children!! Rest in peace my old friend!! We will meet again!!
Alexis
February 5, 2020 @ 11:23 pm
This women always made me feel like family. She was an amazing person. She welcomed everyone with open arms. I am so glad to be able to say she was part of my life and I had the pleasure to know her. Prayers to her family. May she rest peacefully now.
Beth Conner
February 6, 2020 @ 10:31 am
I can’t say enough good about Wanda, or rather Nana Wanda as my boys called her. She took care of our children for many years as out most favorite babysitter ever. She always had a hug and smile for anyone who ever needed it! She was a very special lady and will be greatly missed by us. I hate that she has left us here on earth, but oh how much more wonderful heaven is with Nana Wanda there! Sending much love and Prayers to you all.