Rita Tigert

Rita Diane Tigert, a resident of Daingerfield, Texas passed away at the age of 82. Born on March 17, 1944, in Henderson, Texas to Eben and Margie Adkins. Rita married the love of her life Maurice Tigert on August 15, 1964, at First Baptist Daingerfield where she was a loving and faithful member.
Rita graduated from Daingerfield High School, class of 1962. Rita’s faith and commitment to her church and family was evident throughout her entire life. Rita faithfully worked for First Baptist church where she served in many roles including, starting the Mother’s Day Out program. Rita enjoyed the Women’s bible study and sharing her love for Christ with those she encountered.
Rita’s talents were many. She was an excellent cook and seamstress where she enjoyed making all types of things for her family. Rita enjoyed decorating especially for holidays. Her hobbies included restoring furniture, antique shopping and searching for treasures at garage sales.
A loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother she enjoyed family gatherings, and time together. Rita was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Karen Jane Adkins and brother-in-law, Mookie Lee. Rita’s legacy is carried on by her loving family: her loving husband of 61 years, Maurice, and their children, Robin Storey and husband Roger of Mt. Pleasant, Texas, Marcee Turnage and husband Brent of Katy, Texas, Becky Breazeale and husband Travis of Daingerfield, Texas, and son, Ricky and wife Stacey of Daingerfield. She was a cherished grandmother to Jessica Neeley and husband Brandon, Jordan Tigert, Bryce Turnage, Reece Turnage and Braxton Turnage. Great grandchildren Kinslee Applegate and Maddox Neeley. She is also survived by her sister, Barbara Lee of Lone Star, and sister-in-law, Venita Robertson of Mount Pleasant as well several nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family would like to express a heartfelt thank you to Prime Care Hospice for the special care and love they provided during their difficult time.
Funeral services will be held at 3 pm Sunday, March 22, 2026, at First Baptist Church of Daingerfield with Bro. James Gray officiating. Burial will follow in Daingerfield Cemetery under the direction of Horn Family Funeral of Daingerfield. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 pm on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the funeral home. Donations can be made to First Baptist Church Daingerfield, Texas.