Erma L. Wiggins

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First Assembly of God Paris
1111 South Elm
Paris, AR  72855
Friday, July 30, 2021
6:00-8:00 p.m.
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
First Assembly of God Church
1111 S. Elm Street
Paris, AR  72855
Saturday, July 31, 2021
2:00 p.m.
Cemetery
Oakwood Cemetery
Hwy 22 East
Paris, AR  72855

Erma L. Wiggins

of Paris, AR

January 21, 1922 - July 27, 2021

Erma L. (Redding) Wiggins, 99, of Paris, Arkansas passed away on July 27, 2021.
She was born January 21, 1922 to the late Susie and Horace Redding. She was preceded in death by her husband, JH (Harlin) Wiggins, sisters Esther Whitson Cothran, Roberta Robberson, Hazel Robberson, and a brother, Arvel Redding.

She attended and was very active in Harmony Assembly of God and after moving to Paris was a longtime member of First Assembly of God in Paris where she served as a Sunday School teacher, children's church leader, Bible Schools, Women's Ministry leader, Prayer Chain warrior and Quilting Group. She was a homemaker and a true Proverbs 31 woman.

Survivors include three daughters: Bernice (Bobby) Davis of Boerne, TX, Linda (Denny) Preissinger of Hillsboro, TX and Reba (Bob) Grady of Doylestown, PA; two sons: Leon (Sandra) Wiggins of Fort Smith and Marvin (Vickey) Wiggins of Paris; two sisters Catherine Henson of Madera, CA and Geneva Morton of Paris; eight grandchildren: Donna (Tim) Winters, Angela (John) Ramirez, Denny (Scooter) Jr. (Debbie) Preissinger, Erick (Suzanne) Wiggins, Jack (Dawn) Grady, Radawna (Jeff) Brescia, Jennifer (Eric Radick) Grady, and Tessa (Jeremiah)Wilson; 19 loved great grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 pm, Friday, July 30, 2021 at the First Assembly of God Church in Paris.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, July 31, 2021 at First Assembly of God Church in Paris with Rev. Sandra Wiggins and Rev. Kenny Maness officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery in Paris under the direction of Roller Funeral Home of Paris.

Pallbearers were Gene Davis, Junior Howell, Larry Robberson, David Robberson, Stephen Robberson, Phillip Robberson, Thomas Robberson, Jim Whitson, Doug Morton and Travis Morton.

Memorial Contributions may be made to FEED THE KIDS, c/o First Assembly of God Church, PO Box 602, Paris, Arkansas 72855.

At the family's request all attendees are asked to wear a mask to the visitation and funeral.


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Shelby Stengel
Paris, AR
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Wednesday, August 25, 2021

Marvin and Vicki so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.

David Utley
Bella Vista, AR
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Friday, August 20, 2021

So sorry to hear this. She was a great lady.

Leonard and Jo Lensing
Subiaco, AR
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Friday, July 30, 2021

Marvin & Vicki and all the family, we are so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. She shared a long life here on earth and now is in her heavenly home. Thoughts and prayers for all the family.

Rusty and Denise Tate
Magazine, AR
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Friday, July 30, 2021

Marvin and family,
Denise and I are sorry to hear of the passing of your sweet momma. We fell in love with her as soon as we met her! I'll never forget her 98th birthday at the restaurant. She was a true Jewel. Y'all are in our prayers... Love y'all.

Robin Hill
Paris, AR
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Thursday, July 29, 2021

Marvin and Vickie and families. Im so sorry for your loss, love you all so much. Ill continue praying for you❤️
Robin Hill

Dian Bradley
Paris, AR
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Thursday, July 29, 2021

Marvin, Vicky & families - So sorry for yalls loss. I lost my mom several years ago and i understand where you are. I also know yhe comfort that god can send and its unlike anything you will find here. Im prayin for yall that god gives you what you need for such a time as this. Dian Bradley & family

John David and Audra Farrell
Siloam Springs, AR
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Thursday, July 29, 2021

I lived in Paris for 4 years while my father pastored the First Assembly of God Church there. I spent about every Sunday after church at the Wiggins Family home. Wonderful Christian family and a Wonderful angel of a mother named Erma. Thoughts and prayers to Marvin, Reba, and the rest of the family. I hope she says hello to J. W. and Irene when she sees them in heaven. Love all u guys, David Farrell

Terri featherston Friemel
Paris, AR
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Wednesday, July 28, 2021

My prayers and thoughts are with you all. She was such a sweet lady..

Alice Wewers
Subiaco, AR
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Wednesday, July 28, 2021

So very sorry for your loss!! Marvin you were a very good son!! You took very good care of her!! Prayers for your family during this time!!!!

Eddie and Rhonda Eckart
Batesville, AR
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Wednesday, July 28, 2021

"When they arrive at the gates of death, God welcomes those who love Him".....Psalm 116:15


Praying for all of you during this very sad time. May God cover you with His Peace.

Rhonda White
Paris, AR
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Wednesday, July 28, 2021

You all know I loved your momma. She was often my Sunday afternoon and Friday night mom. I have wonderful memories of those times. Erma also took Randy in on those same days and nights, I think our moms made sure we were never there at the same time.lol. My thoughts and prayers are with on a daily basis.

Eddie Jones
Dover, AR
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Wednesday, July 28, 2021

I never met your mom, but I felt like I knew her after all the years you and I worked together. You and your mom had a wonderful son and mother relationship. My prayers are with you and your family during this time of loss. Your loss is heavens gain. To God be the glory.

Paula Turner-Wiley
Paris, AR
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Wednesday, July 28, 2021

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. What a precious lady she has been in so many lives. I think everyone who knew her was touched by an angel on earth.

Paula and Alli Wiley
Larry and Phyllis Turner

Margie and Danny Spillers
Scranton, AR
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Wednesday, July 28, 2021

Marvin, Vicky, and family,
We are sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Ron and Kim Trusty
Paris, AR
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Tuesday, July 27, 2021

So sorry for your loss. Prayers for comfort and Peace at this time to you all

Tony & Peggy McCue
Newtown, PA
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Tuesday, July 27, 2021

Reba & Bobby Grady - Our hearts go out for you and the rest of your family. Jesus welcomed another Angel and will hold her in His arms. May God grant you all peace during this difficult time! Our love to you all! Rest in Peace Mrs. Wiggins.

Cathleen Morrow
Ratcliff, AR
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Tuesday, July 27, 2021

So sorry for your loss. Prayers for peace and comfort.

Shirley L Jones
Paris, AR
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Tuesday, July 27, 2021

My deepest sympathy for
Your loss. My prayers are
With you.

Lori Binz
Ratcliff, AR
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Tuesday, July 27, 2021

So sorry for your loss! Praying that God comforts you in the next days and weeks!

David & Rita Rhineheart
Paris, AR
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Tuesday, July 27, 2021

May God comfort you all in your loss.

Betty Lou (Walker) Giboney
Paris, AR
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Tuesday, July 27, 2021

She was a great lady A pleasure to know. Prayers for you all God Bless

Troy and Becky Cunningham
Subiaco, AR
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Tuesday, July 27, 2021

What an awesome life Erma lived and what an amazing legacy she left you all! Even though we all know she is with Jesus, the loss is still great. Prayers for your family during this time. We love you all!

Valerie Andrews
North Little Rock, AR
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Tuesday, July 27, 2021

I am so very sorry for your loss. Praying that God will comfort you during this most difficult time.

Celeste Fox
Paris, AR
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Tuesday, July 27, 2021

Marvin, Vickey and family,
You have my deepest sympathy at this time. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Celeste Fox