Willa Burris Wiggins

Willa was born on May 22, 1934 and passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2019. Willa was a resident of Jonesboro, Arkansas at the time of passing. Willa was born in Egypt and moved to Jonesboro when she was 10 and was a 1952 graduate of Jonesboro High School. While attending Baylor University, Willa met and married the love of her life, Wayne McVey Wiggins, Jr. of Houston, who affectionately called her, "Prairie Flower." Wayne served active duty in the US Air Force from 1956-58 and they resided in Houston until 1964 when they moved to Jonesboro to begin farming in the Egypt community. Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday in First Baptist Church of Jonesboro with Tim Stewart officiating. Burial will follow in Jonesboro Memorial Park with Emerson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Visitation will precede the funeral service from 10:00-11:30 in the church sanctuary. For lasting memorials, the family asks that consideration be given to: First Baptist Church Care Center, 701 S. Main, Jonesboro, AR 72401, Salvation Army, 800 Cate Ave., Jonesboro 72401, P.E.O. Chapter BN Scholarship Fund, Alzheimers Arkansas, 201 Markham Center Dr., Little Rock, AR 72205, or a charity of the donor's choice. Thursday, January 10, 2019 11:30 AM First Baptist Church 701 S. Main Jonesboro, Arkansas 72401 Visitation from 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.in Church Sanctuary Prior to the service.