SERVICE INFORMATION
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Michelle Lynn Rigney, age 22 passed away on June 17th, 2008 after a courageous 3 year battle with Melanoma.
Michelle was born in Newark, DE on July 15th, 1985 to Thomas B. Rigney and Sherrill A. (Leonard) Rigney. She was attending the University of Delaware studying to be a nurse/dietician so she could help others suffering from cancer. As a graduate of the 2003 class of Newark High School, Michelle was the president of the Spanish Club, a Key Club and Choir member, and also played soccer with Newark High School and with the Kirkwood Soccer Club. She was an Honors Scholar and graduated with distinction. Michelle was an avid fan of Philadelphia sports, loved music, being at the beach and spending time at home with family and friends.
Michelle was preceded by her maternal grandfather Philip Mason Leonard, her paternal grandparents Mary Jeanne (Roe) and James F. Rigney, Jr. In addition to being survived by her mother and father she is also survived by her stepfather Timothy Hummel; stepmother Marsha (Jones) Rigney; brother Mark P. Rigney and his wife Christina (Meyer) Rigney; stepbrother Rodney Jones and his wife Claudia; stepsisters Jessica Hummel and Rachael Jones; nephews Ryan and Matthew Jones; maternal grandmother Eleanor Leonard
As a co-founder of Miles for Melanoma of DE, Michelle lived her life to help build awareness of the dangers of tanning beds, sun safety and to raise money for research. She will be remembered mostly for her honesty, laughter and love. Michelle was an inspiration to all those who knew her. Her legacy will continue to live in the hearts of those who loved her.
Friends and Family may call on Monday evening, June 23rd from 5-8pm at Doherty Funeral Home, 3200 Limestone Road Pike Creek Wilmington. Services will be held at Red Clay Creek Presbyterian Church, 500 Mckennans Church Rd Wilmington at 11am on Tuesday June 24th. Interment will be at Silverbrook Cemetery in Wilmington following the services.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to Miles for Melanoma of DE c/o Delaware National Bank 468 W Main St. Middletown DE 19709.
