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Viola Wiggins Obituary

Viola Clara Wiggins entered into eternal rest on Friday, April 28, 2017 at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank. Companion of Raymond Johnson, Jr. Daughter of the late Wilbert Webster Wiggins, Sr. and Vandella Ruth Byas Wiggins. Granddaughter of the late Julious and Clara Wiggins and Saul and Viola Byas. Sister of Wilbert (Beatrice) Wiggins, Jr., Lawrence Wiggins, Willana Wiggins, Elizabeth Wiggins, Loretta (Thaddeus) White, Daisy Wilson, Lorraine Wiggins, Marion Wiggins, Warnette Stewart and the late Saul Wiggins, Mable Wiggins Lumas, and Hilda Wiggins. Aunt of the late Joseph Lumas, Jr. and Kendrell Wiggins. Niece of Mable Martin. Sister in law of the late James Wilson and Avery Stewart, also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Age: 68 years a native and resident of Gretna, LA. Relatives and friends of the family also pastors, officers, and members of Regular Baptist Church and neighboring churches are invited to attend the Funeral Service at Regular Baptist Church 901 5th St. Gretna, LA on Friday, May 5, 2017 at 10:00a.m. Rev. Dr. T.A. Hodge officiating. Viewing will be from 8:00a.m. until 10:00a.m. ONLY at the above named church. Interment: Restlawn Park Cemetery-Avondale, LA. Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, LA. To view and sign the guestbook, please go www.davismortuaryservice.com.

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from May 2 to May 5, 2017.

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Carrie Wright

April 26, 2021

Viola will always be remembered.

Nyra White

May 9, 2017

Rest In Peace Cousin Viola. Praying with you family during this time of sorrow.

Carrie Wright

May 5, 2017

May God comfort and sustain you during this time of sorrow.

Shirley Jones

May 4, 2017

Condolences to the Wiggins Family

Andrea Burrle

May 4, 2017

So sorry to hear of the loss of your sister. Praying for your family.

Joyce Edmond James

May 4, 2017

My condolences to the Wiggins family. I remember the whole family growing up as kind and friendly. I'm so sorry for the loss of Viola. May the good Lord heal your hearts as you go through this period.

D. Cox

May 3, 2017

Viola was such a nice and friendly person to work with. She will be missed.

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