October 8, 1947 ~ August 12, 2016
Ruby Paulette Jones Peil came to rest on August 12, 2016 at her home in Glasgow; she was recently preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, Curtis Peil, on June 17 th, and her brother, Ronnie Jones, in 2007. Paulette is survived by her children Shahn Rigsby (Lisa Frye), Louisville; Susan Rigsby and children Frannie and Paul Rigsby-Tinch, Bowling Green; Laura Rigsby-Orsland (Eric) and children Taylor, Grace, and Ella Hagan, Glasgow; and her niece, Tammy Richardson and children Brooklyn, Morgan, and Zeb Pedigo, Glasgow.
Paulette was born on the family farm in Tracy, KY in 1947 and graduated Austin Tracy High School in 1965. She received her BA, MA, and Rank I from WKU in elementary education and went on to enjoy a beloved teaching career until she retired from South Green Elementary in 1997, even going on to substitute teach many years after retirement. Paulette also spent many years doing decorative painting, landscaping, and gardening. In 2010, she discovered her love for fine art painting and became a member of the Arts Guild of the Barrens. Paulette was a member of South Green Church of Christ, maintaining strong ties with Refuge Church of Christ.
Paulette will be missed by all those who loved her. Services will be held 3:00 p.m. Monday at the Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home. Her final resting place will be next to her husband, Curt, at the Glasgow Municipal Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Arts Guild of the Barrens, 212 West Main Street, Glasgow, KY 42141.