Wilma Jean Wiggins

Wilma "Jean" Wiggins, 81, of Oklahoma City, Ok passed away at home on Monday, July 2, 2018 after a long struggle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease). Born January 29, 1937 in Pontotoc, OK, the oldest of ten siblings, Jean had fond memories of growing up on the farm in Pontotoc, later moving with her family to Oklahoma City where she entered the workplace as a teenager to help support her family. In 1953 she married Vaughn David Hill. During their thirteen years together she became a mother of four children while working full time in the oil and gas industry. She later married Glenn Kirkpatrick in 1968, becoming stepmother to four boys and moving to Edmond, Oklahoma. During this time, she enjoyed gardening, cooking, painting, sewing and interior design while becoming a successful Mary Kay Consultant. She was also a member of First Baptist Church, Edmond where she enjoyed singing in the choir. After eight years her life changed direction once again. Becoming a single mom she continued to support her family with the same determination she had always shown. She also obtained her realtor's license beginning a lifelong passion for her interest in property shopping. In 1978, she married Elton Todd Wiggins and together they founded the Oklahoma based company JATCO, Inc. She served as President of JATCO until her retirement at age 70. In her retirement years, she became successful in Real Estate Investment. She also loved to travel and enjoyed her second home in California near her oldest daughter and family. Jean never lost her intense work ethic, business savvy, and never saw a house she didn't want to buy and remodel. She had a gift of making things beautiful, and to the end she enjoyed her backyard garden and koi pond. She loved her Finches and her cat "Izzy". Jean was preceded in death by her mother Anna (Kyler) Daugherty and father Cecil Otto Daugherty; siblings Cynthia, Cecil, Joe, Mike and James Daugherty. She is survived by her siblings Patricia Garcia, Kate Butler, Linda Daugherty, Robin Horton, and brother Leslie Daugherty. Her four children and their spouses: Jana and Steve Pearson of Fresno, California, David Jeffrey and Karen Hill of Oklahoma City, Jené and Chris Havenar of Statesboro, GA and Lori and Mike McDaniel of Oklahoma City. Grandchildren- Candice Stratton and husband Mike, Johnstown, CO: Micah Hogue, Grass Valley, CA; Scott Hill and wife Jenny, Edmond, OK; Leah Hogue, Fresno, CA; Drew and husband Scott Torosian, Fresno, CA; Kirsten Smedley, Okla City; Megan McDaniel and fiancé Tye Munn, Savannah, GA; Jordan and wife Jamie Hogue, Fresno, CA; Mac McDaniel, Okla City, OK; Anna Beth Havenar, Statesboro, GA; John Christopher Havenar, Statesboro, GA. And great-grandchildren Avery, Noah, and Parker Stratton; Vaughn and Senora Hill; Kendall and Paige Torosian; and Jude Dunlevy. Jean was a big sister to the "Daugherty girls" and the brothers she never stopped missing, 'Mom" to her children, and "Nana" to her grandkids. She was strong and brave and now she is enjoying complete healing in Heaven. The family would like to thank the following people and organizations for their attentive care and dedication to our Mom during her illness and passing: Golden Age Home Health, Russell Murray Hospice, Dr Brent Beson, Neurologist, ALS/ MDA Clinic, Integris SW; Kristin Grubb, Care minister, Crossings Community Church; and Shirley Burroughs, mom's dearest friend of 40 years and provider of many delicious meals. Memorial contributions in memory of Wilma Jean Wiggins: Oklahoma ALS Association P.O. Box 721116 Norman, OK 73070 Funeral service will be held Monday, July 9 at 10:30 am at Smith & Kernke Funeral Home, 14624 North May Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73134, (405) 302-0021. Viewing to be held Sunday, July 8 from 4-6 pm at Smith & Kernke. Burial will be in Pontotoc, Oklahoma.