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Althea M. Wiggins, 86

December 21, 2017

Althea M. Wiggins, 86, of Manheim passed away Thursday, December 21, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Altoona, PA she was the daughter of the late Paul and Carrie (Douglas) Magill. She was the wife of the late William Wiggins.
She was a crafter by trade and worked her stand at Root’s Market and the Green Dragon.
Althea was a longtime member of the Lancaster Church of the Brethren.
She is survived by her three daughters, Sherry R. Wiggins, Cindy A. Brown, and Amy L. Wiggins, all of Manheim. She is also survived by her granddaughter, Emmy G. Brenner, of Lancaster, great-granddaughter, Molly E. Brenner of Manheim, a brother, James Magill husband of Lucy and a nephew, Andrew P. Magill, both of Laurel, MD. She was preceded in death by her brother, Charles Magill.
Services and Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Schreiber Pediatric Rehab Center, 625 Community Way, Lancaster, PA 17603.

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