Betty O. Wiggins

Charlotte – Betty O. Wiggins, 82, of Charlotte died unexpectedly on Thursday, May 16, 2013 at CMC-Pineville. A native of Morganton, NC and formerly of Asheville, she was a daughter of the late Glenn and Ollie Stroupe Orders. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Stephen Thomas Wiggins, Sr. who passed away in 1986 and by a brother, Burgin Orders. Betty was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved spending time at the beach and playing cards with her family and friends. Betty is survived by her four children; a son Stephen T. Wiggins, Jr. and his wife Sharon of Rock Hill, SC; a son, Dr. Charles C. Wiggins and his wife, Susan, of Raleigh, NC; a daughter, Theresa W. Parham and her husband, Holt, of Charlotte, NC and a son, James F. Wiggins and his wife, Heather of Lexington, NC; seven grandchildren, Michael Wiggins, Ashley Wiggins, Stephanie Wiggins, Lauren Wiggins, Jonathan Wiggins, Nelson Wiggins and James Wiggins, Jr.; four great grandchildren, Evan Wiggins, Tyler Wiggins, Caroline Wiggins, Bailey Wiggins; a sister, Elizabeth Miller of Morganton and her canine companion, Beau. A Graveside service will be held on Monday, May 20, 2013 at 11:00 am at Calvary Episcopal Churchyard, 2840 Hendersonville Rd, Fletcher, NC 28732 with Pastor Jim Wesson officiating. The family will receive friends on Sunday, May 19, 2013 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian, 72 Long Shoals Rd., Arden, NC 28704. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 120 Executive Park, Asheville, NC 28801.