Nadine Jeffers "Mops" Bigby, affectionately known as "Mops" by her Children and Grandchildren, at 96, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, June 13. Born April 8, 1925 in Blaney, S.C., she was the eldest daughter of the late Furman K. and Catherine B. Jeffers.

Mrs. Bigby is survived by her children, Adrian Jeffrey Bigby, Sherri B. Prime (Pete), Phil S. Bigby (Karen), and Colbert Bernard Bigby (Peggy); sister, Blondell J. Rodgers (Rabon); 11 grandchildren; and 6 great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Reverend Colbert B. Bigby; son, Byron F. Bigby; as well as two siblings, William T. Jeffers (Rose); Miriam J. Gardner (Leonard).

She and her husband, The Rev. Colbert B. Bigby, Pastored the Central Assembly of God Church in Columbia for fifteen years. While Ministering here, they led the congregation in building a bigger worship center. With the assistance of her brother, Rev. W.T. "Dub" Jeffers, who served on the staff of T.V. Evangelist, Rev. Oral Roberts, Rev. C.B. Bigby and Nadine were influential in bringing some National and World known Evangelist and Singing Ministries to the Columbia area. In addition to Rev. Roberts, Evangelist Rev. William Branham and The Singing Indian Clout Family held "Camp Meeting" Revivals in Columbia.

Mops greatest joy was singing and worshiping the Lord in prayer with friends and family. She also enjoyed engaging in thoughtful conversations with friends and neighbors, learning all she could about people around her. She never missed a special family occasion and was always 'front-and-center' at every event. She was loved by everyone she met. Mops highly valued a good deal or a rare find; especially receiving a big discount. Mops was delighted by a steak dinner and always carried Hersey 'Kisses' Almond Milk Chocolates. Flowers and gardening were Nadine's hobbies. In the late 1970's, Nadine was honored with a distinguished award citing her as the first female in Columbia to top $1M in sales.

The funeral service for Mrs. Bigby will be held 2 o'clock, Thursday, June 17th at Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, 7600 Trenholm Road Ext., Columbia, SC with) Dr. E. Rabon "Ray" Rodgers & Reverend Carrol E. McGee officiating. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park: 7100 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia, SC.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 16th from 6 until 8 o'clock at Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel.

Memorials may be made to in lieu of flowers to the Diabetes Foundation Fund.