Rita Wiggins, 95, of Gradyville, KY died Monday, October 14, 2019 at 6:45 P.M. at her home. She was born July 10, 1924 in Plaquemine, Louisiana to the late Joseph Evenie & Emily Daig Tullier.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Merl D. Wiggins, Sr. on December 8, 2015; 3 brothers, Lester, Joseph Jr. & Paul Tullier; and 1 sister, Dorothy Bourgoyne.
Rita was a member of Columbia Christian Church and a former bookkeeper.
SURVIVORS:
1 son: Merl (Patricia Willis) Wiggins, Jr. of Gradyville
2 daughters: Carolyn Wiggins and Marsha Ann Wiggins both of Gradyville
3 grandchildren: Merl Drue (Allison) Wiggins, III, Michael Dale (Tracy) Willis, Jr., Christopher Scott (Pascha) Wiggins all of the Houston, Texas area
7 great-grandchildren: Joshua Wiggins, Adam Wiggins, Jacob Wiggins, Morgan Wiggins, Regan Wiggins, Travis Willis & Tess Willis
Memorial Service: Saturday, November 23, 2019 at 10:00 A.M. at Abundant Life Christian Assembly in Plaquemine, LA with Bro. Mark A. Thomas officiating
Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
