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Eunice Wiggins Obituary
Eunice Virginia Wiggins, 91 of Centerbrooke Lane, Suffolk, VA transitioned Thursday, July 13, 2017 at Sentara Hospice House in Virginia Beach, VA. She was a native of Nansemond County (Suffolk City) and the daughter of the late Benjamin and Rosa Wiggins. She was preceded in death by her son, Ronald C. Thomas, Sr. and two brothers, Casper L. Wiggins and William H. Wiggins.
She received her B.S. Degree from Elizabeth City State University and Master of Arts Degree from New York University in Early Childhood. She also attended College of William & Mary and Old Dominion University. Ms. Wiggins retired in 1988 after 37 years as an Elementary teacher. She worked in the school systems of Southampton County, Prince William County and Suffolk Public Schools. She was a member of Canaan Baptist Church where she was a member of the J.E. Arrington Choir, Senior and Gospel Choir, teacher of the 6th Bible class, Pastor’s Aid, Home Mission, Missionary Circle, Mothers Board Ministry, Women’s Ministry and Assistant Church Clerk for 30 + years.
Ms. Wiggins was a former unified member of the Education Association, State and National member with the Fahocha Club, Life membership with the BTU Congress of Virginia, NAACP, and Epsilon Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. She was also a member and financial secretary of the East Bound Association.
She leaves to cherish her memory two daughters, Barbara J. Gates (Lester) of Portsmouth, VA and Sheila R. Williams (Frank) of Suffolk, VA; eleven grandchildren, twenty-three great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren; a loving daughter-in-law, Barbara Thomas of Suffolk; a dear, loving and longtime friend, Ernestine Langston of Suffolk; a special daughter-in-law, Dianne Thomas of Rocky Mount, NC; special son-in-law, Norman H. Wilson of Blackwood, NJ; and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and many friends.
A funeral service will be held 1:00 p.m. Sunday, July 23, 2017 at Canaan Baptist Church officiated by Rev. Vernon W. Hairston, Sr. Interment will be in Canaan Church Cemetery. A wake will be Saturday, July 22, 2017, 5 - 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home. The family is located at 4144 Long Point Blvd., Portsmouth, VA for visitation. Condolences maybe extended to the family at www.crockerfuneralhome.com. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home, Inc.
Memories and Condolences
for Eunice Wiggins
Shirley Brooks
July 13, 2021
I will always remember Eunice, such a lady and dear friend!
Gina Stoltz MacNeill
October 8, 2017
I only found this today. She left behind hundreds of children that loved her. She was my first grade teacher at Florence Bowser Primary in Suffoilk, VA. It was because of her that I have had a lifelong love of learning. She is one of the reasons I am who I am. She came to my high school graduation in Chesterfield county back in 1984. She is deeply missed and her love was monumental. I will never forget her. Thank you for sharing her with hundreds of children.
Marian Harper Smith
July 23, 2017
I will cherish our friendship forever
Shaunna Cooke
July 22, 2017
My visit to Canaan won't be the same without my Ms. Eunice seated on my right side, as that's were I plant myself, whenever I attend I'm sure I'll return, but certainly will miss her lovely smile, loving hugs, huge humor(" Small Piece of Leather well put Together") and much more. Although Larry and I met her a mere 8 years ago, it feels as if we've known her a lifetime; our Love for her is strong. We are missing you Ms. Eunice, and in your infamous quotes to us " We met as Strangers but leave as Forever Friends, " "We Love You and there is Nothing You can do about it! "
Family please accept our sincere condolences on the transition of this Lovely Jewel.
God's Blessings Sent,
Shaunna Reese
Lorraine Williams
July 21, 2017
My Condolences To You and Your Family For Loss of Your Grandmother... Love You Lorraine Williams and Family
Rev Williams
July 19, 2017
My condolences and prayers goes out to the Wiggins family! May The Lord grant you peace during this difficult time.
Rev James Williams and the Poplar Run Baptist Church Family
Alice Cobb
July 19, 2017
To the Wiggins family, my thoughts and prayers are with and I know that God will be with you during this time. Eunice was a dear friend to me and my children and we will always remember her with love.
Shirley Brooks
July 18, 2017
My deepest sympathy to the Wiggins'Family
Blanche COOK
July 18, 2017
may the Lord continue to Bless each and every one of you. Blessing's
Debra Copeland
July 17, 2017
We met as strangers and left as friends. This is what you told me @ LPW before you went home. Mrs. Wiggins was such a joy to meet, know and care for. She will always be in my heart. My condolences to the family.
Jerry OWENS Jr
July 13, 2017
Visiting Cannon Baptist Church won't be the same anymore. I could always depend on your smile and a big hug from you, and even though you didn't know my wife that well you always asked " how is my girl doing" I'll just have to cherish those memories know. RIH
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