Florence Wiggins Obituary

Florence A. Wiggins 76, of Burton, widow of Earl "BB" Wiggins, died Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at her residence. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, July 17, 2025, at New Hope Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 67 Parris Island Gateway, Burton, SC 29906. Burial will follow in New Hope Cemetery, Highway 21, Burton. Public Viewing: 4 to 6 PM Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Marshel's Wright-Donaldson Home For Funerals where masks are required for entry!! Florence Ann Wiggins, 76, affectionately known to many as "Noot", daughter of the late Lemuel Sr. and Mattie Myers Wiggins, was born on September 28, 1948, in Beaufort, South Carolina. Florence devoted her life to Christ at an early, age under the guidance of the late Reverend Jacob J. Jamerson, and later Pastor Edward L. Cushingberry Jr., at New Hope Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), where she was a member. She was educated in the local public schools of Beaufort County. She attended Robert Smalls High School until 11th grade, when she selflessly assumed caregiving responsibilities for her siblings. In 1968, Florence was united in marriage with Earl BB Wiggins, and together they raised four accomplished daughters. Cooking was a passion of hers, and she worked at Mom's Golden Nugget for many years, where she served as both cook and manager. Later in life, Florence pursued various cooking positions, housekeeping roles, and eventually worked at Walmart until 2006, when her husband's health necessitated her full-time care. As a loving wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, and friend, Florence was renowned for her candor and willingness to offer guidance. Preceding her in death was her husband, Earl BB Wiggins; her sisters: Rosalie Wilson, Irene Wiggins Simmons, Lizzie Wiggins Cloud, and Vernell Wiggins Powell; and her brothers, John Myers, Lemuel Wiggins Jr., and Michael Wiggins. Florence's legacy lives on through her four devoted daughters: Norma Wiggins Washington (Terry) of Seabrook, South Carolina, Yolanda Katina Holmes (Tyrone) of St. Helena Island, South Carolina,Earline Wiggins Green, and Ann-Marie Wiggins of Burton, South Carolina; eight grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren. Additionally, she is survived by her brother, James Wiggins (Florie) of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina; three sisters: Cora Berry of Allendale, South Carolina, Susie Wiggins Rutherford of Chicago, Illinois, and Mamie Wiggins Lewis of Miami, Florida; one brother-in-law, Kelvin Simmons of Overton, South Carolina, and one sister-in-law, Shirley Allen Prescott of Burton, South Carolina; numerous nieces and nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends To send a flower arrangement in memory of Florence Wiggins, please click here to visit our sympathy store.