Eileen Wiggins

July 29, 1931 — October 9, 2014

Colp- Eileen Wiggins, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, 83, of Colp, formerly of Houston, TX, passed away at 11:32 AM, Thursday, October 9, 2014 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Eileen was born on July 29, 1931 in Hobart, IN to Merle and Goldie (Martin) Bellinger. She married Paul Wiggins on May 1, 1971 in Glen Park, IN. He preceded her in death on March 23, 2005. Eileen worked many years as the Insurance Manager for the cardiology department at Baylor University in Houston, TX. Eileen was a very active and independent woman who enjoyed volunteering her time at the Herrin Hospital gift shop and the homeless shelter and food pantry in Herrin. She was a longtime member of Herrin Second Baptist Church where she began and oversaw the church library. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. Survivors include- Son- Ronald Reibly of Portage, IN Son- Robert Reibly and wife Carla of Portage, IN Daughter- Sandra Brand and husband Gary of Houston, TX Son- Larry Reibly and wife Mel of Portage, IN Son- Randy Reibly of Sarasota, FL 7 grandchildren 9 great grandchildren Sister- Eva Jefferson of Demont, IN Sister- Marion Cook of New Johnsonville, TN Brother- William Bellinger of Colp Brother- Charles Bellinger of Wheatfield, IN Brother- Edward Bellinger of Hammond, IN Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and three sisters- Betty Reedy, Sharon Mathis and Carol Lynn Bellinger. A graveside memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, October 17, 2014 at Egyptian Memorial Gardens in Energy. Rev. Brad Harlow will officiate. Friends and family are asked to meet directly at the graveside. Memorial arrangements were handled by Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. Memorial donations are suggested to the Herrin Food Pantry and will be accepted at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home/ 201 S. 13^th St/ Herrin, IL 62948. For more information or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com.

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Eileen Wiggins

July 29, 1931 — October 9, 2014

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