Photo courtesy of Paul Funeral Home of Washington
Washington, North Carolina
Nov 3, 1935 – Apr 28, 2023
Shirley Faye Wiggs, age 87, a resident of Washington, NC, passed away Friday, April 28, 2023 at Ridgewood Manor.
Graveside services will be held 11:00 AM Monday, May 1, 2023, at Wesley Cemetery in Chocowinity. The family will receive friends and family following the service at the cemetery.
Mrs. Wiggs was born November 3, 1935, in Bath, NC to the late Henry and Iantha Cox. She went to Bath School until age twelve when her family moved to Washington. She graduated from Washington High School in 1954. She married Rayvon Mayo in 1956 and moved to Chocowinity. Rayvon Mayo passed away in 2002. Shirley then married Bailey Judson Wiggs of Washington in 2005. Mrs. Wiggs worked at various jobs throughout her life; telephone operator, tobacco hand, caregiver, and was employed at Hamilton Beach and Weyerhaeuser. Shirley enjoyed crafts and was especially fond of taking trips with the senior center. She was a member of Wayside Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include her daughter, Gloria Diane Mayo and husband Jerry Arnold of Grimesland.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her two husbands, and her two brothers, Jimmy Forest Cox and Holman Cox.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Beaufort County Humane Society, P.O. Box 33, Washington, NC 27889.
Condolences may be addressed to the family online by visiting www.paulfuneralhome.com
Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington is honored to serve the Wiggs family.
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In loving memory of a wonderful & beautiful person. One of my favorite residents of Ridgewood Manor As I would call her my “best friend” at work.. Mrs Shirley taught me a lot during our talks and days together May God bless this family!
Shay F.
June 13, 2023 | Washington, NC | Friend
Diane, we are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Betty Jean Elks, Vickie Bennett, Brenda Woolard
Vickie Bennett
May 01, 2023 | Chocowinity, NC
Diane I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom was an amazing lady. I always enjoyed seeing her and talking with her. No one could out do her working. She will be missed.
Diana Watson
April 30, 2023 | Chocowinity, NC | Family
So sorry for your loss.
Ledrue & Bonnie Buck
April 30, 2023
So sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Frankie Suggs
April 29, 2023 | Chocowinity, NC
My mother's side of the family were Cox's and we were distant cousins of Holman and your mother. I did not know Shirley, but wanted to let you know my prayers are with you at this time. May GOD bless each and everyone of you and keep you in his arms to comfort and love you. Love to all the family. Phyllis Lee
Phyllis Lee
April 29, 2023 | Washington, NC | Family
Shirley, my friend & neighbor. I will forever remember her kindness & friendship. Many laughs & lunches together. She was a talented gal in so many endeavors. GOD BLESS.
Gaye Sample
April 29, 2023
Prayers for you Diane
Wendy Baldwin-Keech
April 29, 2023 | Pinetown, NC | Family
I am so sorry about your mom. She was such a sweet lady and I always enjoyed talking to her. I pray that God gives tou the comfort and peace that you need during this difficult time!!
Blanche Hudson
April 28, 2023 | Chocowinity, NC | Family