Betty J. Wigner

Betty J. Wigner traded in her earthly body for her mansion in heaven on November 29, 2020. She was born in Anderson, Indiana, on August 17, 1925, to Claude and Edna Smith of Summitville, Indiana. She retired from Delco Remy Division of General Motors after 33 years of service. She was an active member of Southdale Church of the Nazarene (formerly Columbus Avenue Church of the Nazarene) since 1955, serving as Children's Church Director, Sunday School Teacher, Vacation Bible School Director, Church Board Member and Missionary President. She worked on several mission trips, including Sun Valley Indian School and the disaster relief team after Hurricane Katrina in 2005. She was happy doing anything to help, including building houses, roofing, painting, hanging drywall, cooking and sewing. She was a master seamstress and made clothes to send overseas or where ever the need arose. Her last mission trip was made to Mississippi at the age of 80. Her heart was always in missions. She leaves behind two children, Virginia (Keith) Teems, of Anderson, IN, and Jeanine (Danny) Pope of Columbus, IN; son-in-law, Michael Pruett of Anderson, IN; daughter-in-law, Belinda Wigner of Anderson, IN; nine grandchildren, Dawn (Larry) Martin, Meri Vaughn (John Ameling), Wendy Gooding, all of Anderson, IN, Robert (Nicki) Chapman of Dunkirk, IN, Jody (John) Caballero, Aaron Pruett, Jennifer Oppy, Tracy (Ted) Prochnow all of Anderson, IN, and Chris Davis of Illinois; 37 great-grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren with two on the way, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Robert Earl Wigner; five brothers, PR (Bob) Smith, Jackie Smith, David Smith, Daniel Smith, Donald Smith, and infant Teddy Smith; son, Robert (Wayne) Wigner; daughter, Janet Pruett; daughter-in-law, Jane Wigner; infant granddaughter, Cynthia Teems; grandson, Andy Wigner; granddaughters, Nickie Pope and Brandie Davilma; infant great-grandson, Gage Michael Pruett and her parents, Claude and Edna Smith. She was greatly anticipating the great reunion over there with her loved ones and her Savior Jesus Christ. The family wishes to thank the staff at Miller's Merry Manor in Chesterfield for the love and excellent care that they have shown to Betty while she was a resident there. They would also like to thank the staff at Heartland Hospice for their love and excellent care of her in her final days. A celebration of her life will be at Southdale Church of the Nazarene, 530 West 53rd Street, Anderson, IN 46013, at a later date due to Covid. There will be a private family funeral at Southdale Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Brad Buhro officicating with burial taking place in Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery beside her beloved husband. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Southdale Church of the Nazarene.

Betty J. Wigner

August 17, 1925 - November 29, 2020