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Rosa L. Wiggins

Dec 5, 1918 – Mar 23, 2021

Service Details

A Celebration of Her Life and Legacy will be held on Wednesday, March 31, 2021, 11:00am at St. Paul Baptist Church, 1123 Center St. in Racine, WI.  Visitation will be on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, 4:00pm – 7:00pm, in the chapel of Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home, 4600 County Line Rd., Racine, WI. and at the church on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 from 10:00am until the time of service.

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Racine, WI – Mother Rosa L. Wiggins, age 102, rejoiced as she answered The Call of her Loving Savior on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, surrounded by her loving family, at her residence in Racine, Wisconsin.  A Celebration of Her Life and Legacy will be held on Wednesday, March 31, 2021, 11:00am at St. Paul Baptist Church, 1123 Center St. in Racine, WI.  Visitation will be on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, 4:00pm – 7:00pm, in the chapel of Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home, 4600 County Line Rd., Racine, WI. and at the church on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 from 10:00am until the time of service.

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  1. Therita Harris says

    March 24, 2021 at 8:24 pm

    The Wiggins Family has my deepest Condolences

  2. Valencia Tucker says

    March 25, 2021 at 10:00 am

    My Condolences to a beautiful wonderful blessed women of god my deepest sympathy to Ronald and family We loved by mrs Wiggins be from Sunday school and on.

  3. Marilyn Williams Pearson and family says

    March 25, 2021 at 10:19 am

    Ronnie you and your family has my prayers can’t be sad she live a life that I am striving for she great things here and kept a lot of these woman looking good mom was one of them she live the life she kept the faith take your rest love

  4. Aletha Kimmons says

    March 25, 2021 at 10:48 am

    To the Wiggins, Weaver, and Robinson Family,
    Prayers are being lifted as you suffer the loss of your love one, Mother Rosa Wiggins. She will always be remember by the Kimmons, Winter, and Hoover Family. She was our first professional hair stylist, she gave me my first “perm”………..
    Such a blessing know her for so many years.

  5. Pastor Elect Della Jane Buckley says

    March 25, 2021 at 2:25 pm

    RIH Mother Wiggin. You ran the race and finished the course with a spirit of excellence!

  6. Gracie G Witherspoon says

    March 25, 2021 at 3:07 pm

    Mrs. Wiggins was a constant in my life as back as my memory allows. She was a close and dear friend to my mother Mary Holt , and was a family friend through many of our generations. She was always there for anyone and everyone, no matter what. My words could never do her justice so I will just say to the family God-bless you and keep you as I know he will.

  7. Mattie Barry says

    March 25, 2021 at 6:40 pm

    My condolences to Ronnie and the Wiggins Family.
    Mother Rosa Wiggins, a child of God; gone to a land where we’ll never grow old.
    Rest peacefully. Missing you.

    Mattie Barry

  8. Debra Turner says

    March 25, 2021 at 8:26 pm

    R. I. Heaven Mrs. Wiggins. You will be missed dearly. Sending condolences to Ronnie and your family, may god comfort you during this time of bereavement.

  9. Demeterius Powell says

    March 25, 2021 at 9:23 pm

    REST IN PEACE MOTHER WIGGINS she had a blessed 102 years of life

  10. Diana L Dearring, Your Great-Niece says

    March 25, 2021 at 9:39 pm

    To The Family
    TT, I will always love and miss you! You have been my rock. I don’t know what or where I would be if not for you. I’m glad I had the opportunity to
    tell you how much you have meant to me, how you have bless me and how much I love you! Family, she set the bar high, we should all strive to live such a life of strength and faith in God. She told me, “Don’t worry about me, I’m going to be alright. ” I rejoice and take comfort knowing that to be absent from the body she is PRESENT with the Lord. So to TT, I won’t say good-bye, but see you later! Your memory will live on in me. I will love you forever!

  11. Daisy Scales says

    March 26, 2021 at 8:44 am

    My deepest condolences to Ronnie and Family, been knowing Ms.Wiggins since I’ll been in Racine,she fed me plenty of supper down in her basement while waiting on getting my hair done, I don’t think anyone can say a mean or hurtful thing about her,she was always there helping someone or trying to help them do better, Ms Wiggins job well done,take your rest!!!!

  12. Sharon Shelton Williams says

    March 26, 2021 at 12:08 pm

    Thank you Ms.Wiggins for your service.

  13. Sally Cobbler says

    March 26, 2021 at 1:51 pm

    RIPIH God’s beautiful angel😍 You were always a good friend to the Cobbler family..We also love you, showing our respect..Flying High to paradise 🌌 prayers🙏🏾 goes out to family and love ones..Ronnie may God give you comfort love Sally Cobbler and family💖

  14. Stacey Moore & Family says

    March 26, 2021 at 2:13 pm

    Ronnie & Family we are sorry to hear of your loss. May God comfort & strengthen each of you during this time & the days to come.

  15. Sheila Grandy Stephens says

    March 26, 2021 at 3:22 pm

    To the Wiggins family, you all have my deepest sympathies, she will be missed and loved by many. May God comfort you all during this time, 🙏

  16. Allen and Onita Payne. says

    March 26, 2021 at 5:43 pm

    To the family our prayers are with you doing this time of sorrow, may God bless you with all the precious memories and many blessings during this week and day’s to come.l will miss the many words of wisdom, she poured into my life God has added a beautiful 🌹 to his loving arms, rest on mother wiggins.

  17. Lolita Kimmons Moody says

    March 26, 2021 at 6:09 pm

    When I think of Black women that have been role models to so many other younger women in Racine, Mrs. Wiggins comes to mind. Not only for her business sense and work ethic, but the love and words of encouragement she offered to so many. She definitely lead by example. Thank you Mrs Wiggens for being a woman to be loved and admired. Rest well.

  18. Ramona Drane says

    March 26, 2021 at 7:39 pm

    You will truly be missed Ms Rosa Wiggins

  19. Anonymous says

    March 26, 2021 at 9:10 pm

    Rest in peace. ~D.U.

  20. Anonymous says

    March 27, 2021 at 3:05 am

    Ronnie I’m sorry for your loss and you have my condolences 🙏🏽🙏🏽

  21. Mrs. Pearl Foots and family says

    March 27, 2021 at 8:26 am

    Our deepest condolences to your family and praying for comfort!

  22. Mary McNeal and Wanda Brown says

    March 27, 2021 at 3:00 pm

    My condolences to the Wiggins and Weaver family.. My whole family was blessed by her. Praise God for her service…Bless you and her family..

  23. Mary McNeal and Wanda Brown says

    March 27, 2021 at 3:01 pm

    My condolences to the Wiggins and Weaver family.. My whole family was blessed by her.

  24. Lynn Booker says

    March 27, 2021 at 5:39 pm

    My prayers and condolences to Ronnie and the rest of the family of Mother Wiggins she was a beautiful lady. RIP Mother Wiggins 😇
    🙏🏽🙏🏽❤
    The Booker Family

  25. Debra Meeks Malone says

    March 27, 2021 at 9:37 pm

    To the family Rose Wiggins I remember Miss Wiggins when we used to go to Ransom barbecue and she will be watering her flowers or something always such a nice lady had beautiful smile I will truly miss knowing that she’s not there anymore love Ronnie and family and may God continue to bless

  26. Anonymous says

    March 28, 2021 at 6:23 am

    To such a awesome woman and leader in our community to have grown up with, our Condolences to Ronnie and family..Ilena Cobb and Denise McWhorter blessing to you 😇

  27. Denise Gardner says

    March 28, 2021 at 6:01 pm

    My condolences to Ronnie and the Wiggins family. She was a pillar of St. Paul Church, and I know she will be with the Lord in his heavenly kingdom.

  28. Hope Johnson says

    March 28, 2021 at 7:20 pm

    Rosa L. Wiggins her life was like her name a true blossom of fame she was one of the first black woman in the state of Wisconsin to own and operate her own business what a feat not many people can march to that beat Rosa was truly a role model of Inspiration for young black women of yesterday as well as today because her faith in God led the way So rejoice for her life was a spiritual choice and Angelic wings now have a Voice

  29. Robin Hooks - Hunter says

    March 28, 2021 at 8:51 pm

    To Ronnie Weaver and Family I send my heart felt condolences to you and your family.

    God bless you.

  30. Anonymous says

    March 28, 2021 at 9:57 pm

    My condolences to the family

  31. Rose M Tuner- Hooker says

    March 29, 2021 at 6:06 am

    To the family I offer my sincere heartfelt sympathy and condolences. My God’s comforting GRACE carry you through. Mother Wiggens touched so many lives on her earthly journey. As she received the call to eternal life may you celebrate the legacy she has left. Love Hugs and Prayers

  32. Ossie Davidson says

    March 29, 2021 at 12:22 pm

    Ronnie and the Wiggins family you have our deepest condolences in the passing of Mother Wiggins may she Rest in Heaven.

  33. Deacon Charlie & Carolyn Robinson says

    March 29, 2021 at 1:45 pm

    To the Wiggins family we are sending sincere condolences . May God’s love ❤️ be with you. Reflecting on the our last conversation with Mrs Wiggins several months ago. Rest well Mrs Wiggins🌹

  34. Lula Reams says

    March 29, 2021 at 7:44 pm

    My condolences to the family of Mother Wiggins.

  35. Brian Ivy says

    March 29, 2021 at 10:05 pm

    Rosa Wiggins was a good person I had her as my school teacher at young age. She/s going be missed at St. Paul Church.

  36. Reverend David R. Green/Gregg Chapel says

    March 29, 2021 at 11:29 pm

    It was always such a pleasure to be in the presence of Mother Wiggins. She demonstrated the values and grace of a true Christian woman. Her love of God and the church were always evident in her walk and her talk! We are in prayer for the family. What a great legacy she leaves for the many who knew her in this community. God be with you.

  37. Walter & Vallie Rogers says

    March 30, 2021 at 9:29 am

    A battle fought and a battle won to enter the heavenly shores of God’s kingdom. What else comes to mind when you think of a life so well lived .
    Mother Wiggins was an inspiration to everyone and loved by so many. The Simmons, Cobb and Rogers family extend their condolences to you Ronnie and the family. Mother Wiggins was so very dear to our families.

  38. Claudette Shackelford says

    March 30, 2021 at 12:08 pm

    TT-This Claudette, your great niece. Thank you so much for being the best role model. Thank you for all the perms when I went off to college. Thank you for insisting that we attend Sunday school, Sunday Service, BTU, choir and vacation Bible School. I’m leaning on all of that knowledge right now. I know that your wings are ready for you to soar, please look out for my Melissa. Love you

  39. Teresa & Ramon Padilla says

    March 31, 2021 at 1:02 am

    Our neighbor for over 40 years, she will be missed. May you Rest In Peace Miss Rosie. Our condolences to all her family.

  40. Palmer and Yvonne Kirby says

    March 31, 2021 at 2:10 am

    Our deepest condolences to Ronnie and Family. Mother Wiggins will be truly missed. May God Bless and Comfort You and Your Family.

  41. Daris J Hodges says

    March 31, 2021 at 7:39 am

    Mother Wiggins was an Angel here on earth. She watched over and guided many individuals without expecting anything in return. She will live forever in the hearts of those she touched. The name Rosa served her well. Ronnie know that your Mother is and will always be your Angel watching over you. Rest in heaven in peace Mother Wiggins you will never be forgotten.

  42. Shelia Rainer says

    March 31, 2021 at 10:47 am

    To Ronnie and family. Such a beautiful woman in all ways. She will be miss .MS Wiggins was an encourager . Words can’t say how she help me and others spiritual. She was a woman of God . thank God for her.

  43. Cherry &Linda Campbell(kenosha) says

    March 31, 2021 at 11:45 am

    Our heartfelt condolences and prayers to Ronnie
    Mother Wiggins will be missed but never forgotten ❤🙏🙏

  44. Isaiah says

    March 31, 2021 at 12:10 pm

    She was a good woman

  45. Mollie Jones says

    March 31, 2021 at 1:02 pm

    Ronnie and fanily you have my deepest sympathy. Mrs. Wiggins was a great God fearing woman. She always put Him first and He rewarded her with 102 years on this earth. RIP Mother Wiggins. You will be truly missed.

  46. Alecia says

    March 31, 2021 at 1:16 pm

    Our sincerest condolences to Ronnie and the entire family. Thankful for all of encouragement Mother Wiggins has given throughout the years. Our lives have truly been blessed because her wisdom!
    Pastor Gregory and Alecia Daniels

  47. Tammi J. McCright says

    March 31, 2021 at 2:31 pm

    “But as it is written: Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for those who love Him.” I CORINTHIANS 2:9.
    Mother Wiggins, soldier of the Cross has received her reward.

    My love, sympathy and prayers to the Wiggins and Weaver families.

  48. Gloria Thomas says

    April 1, 2021 at 8:17 am

    To the family, you have my condolences, Rest in peace,Mrs. Wiggins.

  49. Perry Lee - Miami, Florida says

    April 2, 2021 at 10:22 pm

    We shared the same birthday and I spoke with her briefly last year on that day. She will always be remembered for the guidance she gave in Sunday School when I first joined in 1956. As a faithful member of St. Paul, she has definitely earned her reward.
    🎺🎼🎶🎵🙏

  50. Sandy Rogers says

    April 4, 2021 at 8:11 am

    Mrs Wiggins always had a smile and a word of encouragement. She was such an inspiration to me and others that she touched at St Paul as young children.

  51. Maggie Cobb says

    April 5, 2021 at 9:43 am

    Ms.Wiggins will always be remembered an missed as she touched so many lives .I will always remember as a child the impact she had on my life . If it was our choir director,Sunday teacher .She always had time an special words of encouragement .She will be missed but not forgotten .

  52. The Claybrook Family says

    April 5, 2021 at 3:12 pm

    Our deepest condolences and prayers to the family of Ms Wiggins

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