Dorothy Jordan "Dot" Wiggins

Dorothy Jordan “Dot” Wiggins, 79, of Thomasville Georgia, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2021. Born July 5, 1942, in Thomasville, Georgia, Dorothy was the beloved daughter of Virginia Griffin Jordan and John Eaforn Jordan. She attended public city schools in Thomasville and worked as a civilian at Robbins Air Force Base, at the Social Security Administration, and once back in Thomasville helped her husband downtown at The Shoe Box. After raising her children, Dorothy went to college and pursued a longtime dream of becoming a nurse and worked as an RN in the Emergency Room at Archbold Medical Center- a job she loved.

Dorothy was married for 62 years to the love of her life, James D. Wiggins, Sr. She was a devoted wife and mother. She was also a strong Christian and lifelong member of First Baptist Church in Thomasville.

Always the life of the party, Dorothy loved people and helping others. Her favorite group was her family and she loved gatherings- the larger the better. Those who knew her best knew that whether working, chaperoning youth trips, participating in mission trips, camping across the country, traveling with her husband, or just out with the girls, she never met a stranger. She embraced life and all people.

Dorothy is survived by her husband, James D. Wiggins, Sr. of Thomasville and brother, J. Milton Jordan (Angie) of Albany; children, James D. Wiggins, Jr. (Connie) of Wichita, Kansas, Lorie Hodges Garrett (Dustin) of Thomasville, and Lisa Reynolds (Sam) of Boston, Georgia; grandchildren, Virginia Ballard (Warren) of Thomasville, Angela Wiggins of Golden, Colorado, Tom Hodges (Charlotte) of Thomasville, Ross Hodges (Amanda) of Jacksonville, Florida, Gabrielle Davis (Alex) of Melbourne, Florida, Rachel Roberts (Edgar) of Thomasville, Jordan Reynolds (Darian) of Boston, James Michael Wiggins of Thomasville, and Will Reynolds of Boston; Great-grandchildren are Wyatt Ballard, Grace Smith, Luke Crider, Baylie Ballard, Eleanor Smith, Hall Hodges, Margaret Smith, Anne Marie Hodges, Kaladin Reynolds, Tamis Reynolds, Paige Hodges and James Davis. Also many cousins, nieces, nephews and other family whom she loved dearly.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents John Eaforn Jordan and Virginia Griffin Zalumas, her infant son Joseph Wiggins, and her grandson James D. “Chip” Wiggins, III.

A private service will take place under the care of Allen & Allen Funeral Home. No memorial events are scheduled at this time due to health restrictions. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or the Archbold Foundation.