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Barbara Wiggins Obituary
Funeral Services for Barbara A. "Granny" Wiggins, 76, Lawrence, will be 2pm Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Reverend Rod Henkle will officiate.
Mrs. Wiggins died Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at her home.
She was born March 6, 1936 in Lawrence the daughter of Richard and Theda L. Oaks Higgins.
Mrs. Wiggins was born and raised in Lawrence, where she attended public schools. She worked for Sunflower Food Service at Lawrence School District 497 for many years.
She married James R. Wiggins, Sr. November 13, 1950 in Olathe. He died December 30, 1993.
Survivors include sons, James R. Wiggins, Jr. and wife Dianna, Roger A. Wiggins and wife Linda; daughters, Debra L. Muncy and husband Dirk, Nancy J. Oshel and husband Earnie, and Elizabeth A. Cross all of Lawrence; brothers, Donald "Red" Higgins of Williamstown, David Higgins of Lawrence, Darrell Higgins of Eudora; sisters, Betty Roberts of Silverton, OR, Shirley Freeman of Gervais, OR, and Sylvia Bigsby of Lawrence; 8 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband; a son, Michael George Wiggins, May 4, 1990; and a brother Charles Higgins.
Friends may call from noon to 8pm. Sunday at the funeral home, where the family will receive them from 5 to 6:30pm Sunday.
The family suggests memorials to the American Cancer Society or the American Diabetes Association in care of the funeral home, 601 Indiana, Lawrence, KS 66044.
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Memories and Condolences
for Barbara Wiggins
January 24, 2013
Dear Bev,
I am so very sorry for your loss.
Susan Elkins (Lawrence, KS)
Joyce Helsel
January 21, 2013
Beth and Family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss of your mom. She was a very sweet lady, I remember her contagious smile. My thoughts and prayers will be with you all during this difficult time...
Tracy Rose-Myers
January 21, 2013
Dear Beth and Family,
my deepest sympathy to you all. Your mom was such a kind soul. Always had a beautiful smile. May you bask in the memories that will warm your hearts
Susan Transmeier
January 21, 2013
So sorry for the loss of Barbara. My thoughts and prayers are with all the family.
Donna (Cobb) Miller
January 21, 2013
I was sadden to hear of the loss of Barbara. She and the whole family was a very important part of my younger days. I felt as part of the family as I waited to go to school at Kennedy everyday. My prayers go out to all.
Kathryn Myers
January 21, 2013
I am very sorry for your loss. Your mother was always very kind to me. I also appreciate her kindness to Fern.
January 21, 2013
Sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family.
Cindy Hout
January 20, 2013
Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Peace be with you,
Susan and Ed Rockhold
Diane White
January 19, 2013
Barbara was always so warm and welcoming to me and I will miss her. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Debbie Long
January 19, 2013
Love you all
January 19, 2013
Dear Family, I'm so sorry to hear about Aunt Barbara. She always greeted me with a great big smile and a big hug. My prayers are with you all in this most sorrowful time. Love, Patty Wiggins
Joe and Mary Sharp
January 19, 2013
We are so sorry for losing your mother who we know was loved by you all
January 19, 2013
Beth & Family - (Beth does my hair.)
I was shocked to hear this news. I am so sorry that you lossed your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Things will get better with time.
With Deepest Sympathy -
Lichelle & Brian Fuchs
& My Mother & Sister - (Ann & Lori Dillehay)
January 19, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss,I too have lost my mother.My prayers are with you all.Becky Cool
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