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Elizabeth Wiggins Obituary

Elizabeth A. Wiggins, 92 Owner of Miss Betty's Dance Studio in Darby Elizabeth A. "Miss Betty" Wiggins, age 92, died at home on Friday, December 7, 2012. Miss Wiggins was a resident of Oxford for the past 2 years. She was a former resident of Ridley Park and Darby. Miss Wiggins operated Miss Betty's School of Dance in Darby for over 56 years, where she taught over 20,000 children and adults. She often put on shows for disabled veterans and other organizations including nursing homes and Eastern Star. Miss Wiggins was a longtime devoted member of All Saints Episcopal Church in Darby, where she sang in the choir. Miss Wiggins was an avid dog lover and lived for her summers in Wildwood Crest, where she especially enjoyed fishing with her Dad and spending time with her family. Daughter of the late Richard and Florence Jackson Wiggins. Survivors: Her cousins David, Robert and his wife Grace, Robert Jr. (Brenda) and Daniel (Alice); also god-daughter Joanne Gentry and extended family Bonnie and Tom McClelland, Lori, Rob, and Alexa Robinson, Mark and Jenna Gentry. Service: Relatives and friends are invited to her Funeral Service 11 AM Friday at Marvil Funeral Home, Ltd., 1110 Main Street, Darby, PA 19023. Calling after 9 AM in the funeral home. Interment will be at Arlington Cemetery, Drexel Hill. Donations: To honor her love of children, contributions to Make a Wish Foundation, 1 Valley Square, Suite 133, Blue Bell, PA 19422 would be appreciated by the family. Guest Book: www.marvilfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Daily Times from Dec. 12 to Dec. 13, 2012.

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December 29, 2012

miss Betty you taught me how to tap dance and use the baton at the same time, I still have pictures of a show I was in where my loving grandparents were at to see me in my glory, thanks for instilling in me some talent I did not know I had and would have never known if it weren't for you, RIP

Linda Taylor

December 23, 2012

Love to you Miss Betty. I attended around 1956 and it's still one of my happiest memories. I hope we meet again.

jessica skiano

December 16, 2012

you will greatly missed... rip miss betty..

December 15, 2012

Miss Betty taught my 2 daughters and a niece and they learned a lot from Miss Betty, not just about dance, rest in peace Helen Moran

Kellyann Dugent-Fleming

December 14, 2012

I have the fondest memories of dancing under Miss Betty.She will forever have a loving place in my heart as well as my two older sisters.Rest in Peace.The dance still lives in all our hearts.

Susan Wilding Greener

December 14, 2012

I was one of Miss Betty's students for a number of years. She was a classy lady with so much talent and love of dance to share. My deepest condolences to her family. She's in heaven, organizing the angels into a chorus line and smiling on us. Rest in peace Miss Betty, you will be remembered.

Ginny Eggleston

December 14, 2012

Eternal Rest to You Miss Betty. You brought so much joy to our family.
To her family May you find peace on the wonderful memories she created for children for years. My own children were taught by her over 30 years ago and yet they still remember her fondly and remember the joy and confidence she installed in children.
God's Peace to You & your families are in our thoughts and prayers.

December 13, 2012

RIP Miss Betty - loved how your pants, blouse and socks always matched in every color of the rainbow...thanks for all the BB Bats.

Dancing at Musikfest, August 2012.

Judy Huber Greig

December 13, 2012

God bless you, Miss Betty. You gave me a love of dancing, and I haven't stopped yet. I'm sure you are in heaven doing those splits, straddles and demi pleas.

Debbie Weir

December 12, 2012

R.I.P. Miss Betty I enjoyed dancing with you for years !!!

Vicki Williamson-Bush

December 12, 2012

I was one of Mrs. Betty's students for 8 years!!! I always remember her fondly and I am sorry for her family's loss!

December 12, 2012

I also played the piano for her several years. Wonderful memories.
Frances Parsons Cox

December 12, 2012

I loved taking dancing lessons from her and she and her cousins certainly could dance. I remember her as a wonderful lady. Hope she's dancing in heaven. Frances Parsons Cox

Lori Robinson

December 12, 2012

Thanks for bring apart of my entire life! You were very much loved and will be sadly missed! Rest in peace now!

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