Betty Wiggins

Mrs. Betty Jean Wiggins, age 91 of Dover, TN was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 3, 2023 at Henry County Medical Center. She was born on November 26, 1931 the daughter of the late Elbert Lee and Lona Boren Morgan. Ms. Betty was a member of First Baptist Church of Dover. She ran an at-home daycare known as ‘Ms. Betty’. She took great pride working with her sister, Maxine to take care of the children in her home. Betty influenced the lives of many children within the community. Her tender loving heart for each child was met with a warm caring spirit. She was the ‘rock’ of her family. She enjoyed cooking and making memories with her family. Betty’s home was an open door, open ear, open arms and a warm heart to everyone. As a Christian wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and aunt, she leaves behind a life standard and legacy for her family to carry on.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved husband, James Russell Wiggins; brothers, Lance Romaine Morgan and Elbert Lee Morgan, Jr. and sister, Shirley Smith.

She is survived by her loving and devoted family, daughter, Wanda Jean Darnell (Billy); sister, best friend, Maxine Newberry; grandchildren, Christy Jean Nolin (Marty) and James Bryan Darnell; great grandchildren, Shelby Nolin and Sarah Nolin; niece, Debbie Holland (Dennis) and nephew, Ricky Knight (Michaela).

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Anglin Funeral Home. Visitation will resume on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at 9:00 am and continue until the funeral service at 11:00 am with 'Little' Joe Shannon officiating. Burial will follow at Stewart County Memorial Gardens. Those serving as pallbearers are James Bryan Darnell, Marty Nolin, Dennis Holland, Ricky Knight, Jacob Hunter and Jason Chadwick.

Arrangements are entrusted to Anglin Funeral Home, Dover, TN and online condolences may be made at anglinfuneralhome.com