Jenny Sue Wiggins, 56, of Parsons, died Tuesday morning, May 20, 2008, at her home. She had been in her usual health and death was not expected.
She was born May 4, 1952, in Coronado, California, to James B. Wiggins, Jr. and Carol J. (Knight) Wiggins. As a child, she moved with her family to Parsons where she attended schools. She was a 1970 graduate of Parsons High School where she was a cheerleader and participated in track. She later attended Columbia University where she received a nursing degree.
Through the years, she worked for Air Ambulance in Camarillo, California, and later at Mercy Hospital in the trauma unit in San Diego. She had the distinguished honor of being the first flight nurse in California.
In 1996, she returned to Parsons. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends and listening to music.
She and Clinton Parks Wright were married in 1969. They later divorced.
SURVIVORS:
Mother - Carol Wiggins Parsons, KS
Two Sons - Shawn Cole Wichita, KS
Frank Cruz Oklahoma City, OK
One Daughter – Brandi Nichole Portland, OR
One Brother - Bill Wiggins Andover, KS
Two Sisters – Donna Yeoman Parsons, KS
Ruth Wiggins Parsons, KS
She was preceded in death by her father, James B. Wiggins, Jr. and one brother, James P. Wiggins.
Following cremation, a memorial service is scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 23, 2008, at the Arboretum in Parsons.
The Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons is in charge of arrangements. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Jenny Sue Wiggins, please visit our flower store.
She was born May 4, 1952, in Coronado, California, to James B. Wiggins, Jr. and Carol J. (Knight) Wiggins. As a child, she moved with her family to Parsons where she attended schools. She was a 1970 graduate of Parsons High School where she was a cheerleader and participated in track. She later attended Columbia University where she received a nursing degree.
Through the years, she worked for Air Ambulance in Camarillo, California, and later at Mercy Hospital in the trauma unit in San Diego. She had the distinguished honor of being the first flight nurse in California.
In 1996, she returned to Parsons. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends and listening to music.
She and Clinton Parks Wright were married in 1969. They later divorced.
SURVIVORS:
Mother - Carol Wiggins Parsons, KS
Two Sons - Shawn Cole Wichita, KS
Frank Cruz Oklahoma City, OK
One Daughter – Brandi Nichole Portland, OR
One Brother - Bill Wiggins Andover, KS
Two Sisters – Donna Yeoman Parsons, KS
Ruth Wiggins Parsons, KS
She was preceded in death by her father, James B. Wiggins, Jr. and one brother, James P. Wiggins.
Following cremation, a memorial service is scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 23, 2008, at the Arboretum in Parsons.
The Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons is in charge of arrangements. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Jenny Sue Wiggins, please visit our flower store.
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