Mrs. Jerrye Anne Rives, 82, of Waynesboro, MS passed from this life Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Wayne General Hospital in Waynesboro, MS. She was born in Union, MS on Sunday, October 24, 1943, to the late Troy Denson Wright and Hazel Beatrice Wright. She was a member of Abundant Life Church. She retired as owner and operator of Billy Rives Carpet Service.

Mrs. Rives is preceded in death by her husband, Billy Clyde Rives; parents, Troy Denson Wright and Hazel Beatrice Wright; sister, Jo Cox. She is survived by her son, Billy Conald Rives (April) of Waynesboro, MS; two daughters, Kimberly Rives Thacker of Waynesboro, MS and Kayla Denean Jaggers of Jonesboro, AR; brother, Charles Wright of Canton, MS; 13 grandchildren, Laura Doby, Clyde Thacker (Cara), Troy Thacker (Priscilla), Abraham Thacker (Madison), Joseph Thacker, Audria Jaggers, Ashley Watson (Marcus), Meagan Durr (Jarris), Rollins Jaggers, Markin Cherry (Jasmine), Bethany Rives, Riley Rives, and Cullen Rives; 18 Great Grandchildren.

Visitation for Mrs. Rives will be held from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM, Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Abundant Life Church in Waynesboro, MS. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Abundant Life Church in Waynesboro, MS with Dr. Andy Olson officiating. A Graveside Service will be held at 3:00 PM Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Lena Cemetery, 1086 Grand Avenue Lena, MS 39094. Interment will be in Lena Cemetery in Lena, MS.