"My sister,my best friend you will always be.. I will cherish all the memories we shared thru the years.you will be forever in my heart... I will always love you..love your little sis Marcy"
In loving memory of
Matina Dawn Wiggins
April 3, 1962 - September 16, 2012
Funeral services for Matina Dawn Wiggins, 50, of Mechanicsville who died Sunday, September 16, 2012 will be held Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 5:00 pm at Fry Funeral Home, Tipton, with Rev. Carol Slaton officiating.
Visitation will be held from 3-5 pm prior to the service at 5 pm on Thursday. A memorial has been established in her memory.
Matina was born April 3, 1962, the daughter of Henry Marvin and Dorothy June Figenbaum Ray in Mattoon, Illinois. She graduated from Mattoon High School and received her LPN license from Kirkwood in 1997. On May 18, 1997, Matina was united in marriage to Thomas Allen Wiggins in Tipton.
Matina is survived by her husband, Thomas Wiggins of Mechanicsville, Iowa; daughters, Misty (Bobby) Bland of Oxford, Mississippi, Latishia Lovell of Mechanicsville, Iowa; son, Clyde (Sabrina) Lovell of Keystone, Iowa; 4 grandchildren, Leah, Kaydance, Thomas (T.J.), Trevin; mother-in-law, Marilyn Chase of Mechanicsville, Iowa; sisters, Marsha Bryant of Cowden, Illinois, Marcella Sager of Charleston, Illinois; brother, Mark Ray of Clinton, Iowa; and half- brother, Glenn Ray of Sullivan, Illinois.
She was preceded in death by her parents; step-father, James Merritt; and half-sister, Becky Emel.
Tributes
"tina my long lost friend it so saddens me of this news i just got word of it today it breaks my heart we were so close in the school days we were always together and even dressed alike lol but we moved on with your lives and didnt stay in touch this saddens me too .my heart goes out to her family i know and the ones i didnt get the chance to know God Bless You TINA rip my telephone number is 573-586-1271 if someone please call and let me know what happened "
"Mama, my mother....how will I ever make it without your precious love and guidance?! Leah and I miss you so very much. Your beautiful face and gentle, caring spirit will never be forgotten. "
"Hey Tommy- Rob told us about this. So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Gerri & Scott Loring"
"i love you and miss you will be together again love always your brother mark rest in peace"
"Sorry for your loss Latishia. Co-Workers from Hallmark Care Center"
"We have enjoyed hanging out with your family. We have had a lot of good times together. You finally convinced us to buy motorcycle, but we never got to go on a ride together. We will miss you a lot. Thanks for all the great memories."
"We have enjoyed hanging out with your family. We have had a lot of good times together. You finally convinced us to buy motorcycle, but we never got to go on a ride together. We will miss you a lot. Thanks for all the great memories."
"Tish and Family I am so very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family."
"Our thoughts & prayers are with you all. Tommy please dont hesitate to call if you need anything. Brice, Shannon & Trever Greene"
"Just wanted to thank you for being such a big part of my life!!!Even though you were miles away it never felt that way when we were together!!love you always and forever....baby ben!!!"
"I love and miss you so much. I will never forget our little talks and I will never stop having them with you. You will forever be in my heart! "
"tish and family i'm so sorry for ur loss.just remember she will be looking down on all of you and she will always be with you in ur hearts....treasure the memories..dylan talked highly of tina and i know he is going to miss her dearly..."
"I am so so sorry to here about Matina. My son Nick Weber was close to Clyde and Latisha. I know how hard it is to lose someone so unexpected. Please know that you all are in my prayers. Matina was a great person. Anything I can do, please do not hesitate to call. Janet Kula and of course Roger Kurth who is now there to help her thru all of this."
"Mother you will always have a special place in my heart. I love you more than you can ever imagine"
"I LOVE YOU ALWAYS MAMA!!! I WILL REMEMBER AND MISS U FOREVER!!!"
"My heartfelt sympathies to Tom, Misty (Bobby and Leah), Latishia (Kaydance and Trevin), Cal (Sabrina, TJ and baby Lovell), Marilyn and all who loved Tina. She will be missed beyond words. My love and prayers."
"Thoughts and prayers to Tommy and the kids and all of Matinas family! I can't believe shes gone, she was an amazing woman! She always had my back, she will be missed! Thinking of you all, and if there's anything I can do, please let me know!"
"Matina, I can't thank you enough for staying with Linda that day. Im sorry I wasn't there for you. You and Linda behave there now! Lots of love."
"We did have some good times. Sorry for your loss Tom."
"Wow Matina and I went to college together. We carpooled, and we had study groups at my house. What a shock to read. god bless your family and you Tommy on your loss. I am shocked. "
"Tommy, I just wanted to let you know that I am thinking of you and your family. May God give you the strength at this time of your loss. I didn't know Martina personally, but she did have a chance to touch my life through the kids and school. You touched my life as a former student that will always be remembered. Know that your family is in my prayers."
"Tina was a great friend. We had a lot of fun time growing up. I remember all the times that we had sleep overs and danced until dawn. She was my maid of honor at my wedding and we had a great time. Thank you Tina for the great memories."
"I loved Tina's sense of humor as we were going thru all the trials and turmoils of nursing school."