Betty (Rowland) Wigley

Ms. Betty Rowland Wigley, age 87, of Hazlehurst, passed away at her residence Monday, January 29, 2024, under the care of the sweet nurses of Coastal Hospice and private nurse, Sally Roussell.

Ms. Wigley was born on December 01, 1936, in Jeff Davis County.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Waldon Daniel Rowland and Bethel Grimsley Rowland, her husband, Dwight Wigley and sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy (Raymond) Yawn.

In her younger days she operated a house cleaning business and worked in a bakery, later years she retired and enjoyed life. She was a member of the Hazlehurst Church of God, and she served as the secretary for her Sanctuary Sunday School Class for many years.

Ms. Betty had a sweet disposition and a sweet smile that would light up a room, and she gave the best hugs.  She was a faithful friend, a loving compassionate lady and would offer a hand whenever needed.      

She loved her family, and she will truly be missed.

Survivors include her two daughters, Pam Towns (Daniel) of Hazlehurst and Charlotte Colson of Hazlehurst; two sons, Ricky Davis, and Rocky Davis, both of Hazlehurst; five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; and her best friend, Dorothy Jean Hare; several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral Services will be held Thursday, February 01, 2024, at 1:00pm in the Chapel of Wainright-Parlor Funeral Home with Rev. Ralph Horne officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service.

Rev. Jeffery Spell will provide the music for the service.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Sanctuary Sunday School Class of the Hazlehurst Church of God.

The family may be contacted at the residence of her daughter, Pam Towns, 11 Ricky Avenue, Hazlehurst.

Wainright-Parlor Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.

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