Patsy Edwards Wiggins

ROCKY MOUNT – Patsy Edwards Wiggins, age 84, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023. Born in Bladen County, NC on January 1, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Ernest Rudolph Edwards and Marie Richardson Edwards. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 23 years, Milton Thomas Wiggins; and her brother, Ernest Rudolph Edwards, Jr. Patsy was an avid reader and loved all animals. She loved reading all genres, and often read novels in just a couple of days. Patsy loved gardening and always had beautiful flowers in her yard. She will be deeply missed. Patsy made a difference in the life of everyone who knew her, and she leaves behind a tremendous legacy of life, love, and laughter. Patsy is survived by her sons, Milton Thomas Wiggins Jr., of Nashville, Stephen Wiggins (Tiffany), of Winterville; her daughter, Amy Verry (Richard), of Mauldin, S.C.; her grandchildren, Mallori Murdock (Brandon Shepard), Trey Wiggins, Lawson Wiggins, Matthew Murdock, Molly Murdock (Emilie Renninger), Alex Pickard (Cole), Camryn Wiggins, and Kelyn Wiggins; great-grandchildren, Kaelyn Shepard, James Pickard and Jordan Shepard; and daughter-in-law, Sara Wiggins. A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at 1:00 PM at Riverside Cemetery, Murfreesboro, NC with Rev. Rob Westlund officiating. A visitation with the family will follow the service at the graveside. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Service League of Greenville 920 Wellness Drive Greenville, NC 27834. Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 661 English Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.johnsonfuneralsandcremations.com.