Obituary of Elizabeth Irene Wiggins

Elizabeth “Libby” Dilling Wiggins, 79 of Bryson City, NC went home to be with her Heavenly Father June 17, 2024, after an unexpected illness, surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 7, 1944, to the late Mack Dilling and the late Ruth Robinson Gibson. Libby was the owner and operator of Libby’s Florist for 30+ years. Her greatest treasures where her husband, family, church (Galbreath Creek Baptist Church), and friends. Libby loved everyone, there were no exceptions, she told everyone about her Jesus, and invited them to church. If she saw you today, she would give you a big hug, a smile and tell you how much that she and Jesus love you. In addition to her parents, Libby is preceded in death by 3 infant great-grandchildren and an infant grandchild; as well as a Grandson Michael Kiser and a great-granddaughter Millie Adkins. Libby is survived by her Husband of 61 years Clarence H. Wiggins; 5 Children: Jim Gibson (Stephanie), Donna Register (Steve), Paula Bishop (Gary), Sally Watkins (Randal), and Angie Maennle (Frank) “The Good Daughter”; 10 Grandchildren Britnee Adkins (Bryan), Travis Watkins (Jessica), Sarah Parris (Jason), Nick Bishop, Kelly Williams (Clint), Stephen “Lee” Register, Brittany Drew (Aaron), Makayla White, Ruthie Sugalski (Mike), and Shanon Dent (Kaitlyn); 16 great-grandchildren Wyatt, Benniah, Rya, Abby, Silas, Isaac, Autumn, Kylee, Brody, Rylan, Conner, Carter, Paisley, Levi, Michael, & Noah. 2 siblings Robert Dilling, & Glenda “Susie” Sorak (David); Libby is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, and extended family. Funeral Services will be held June 20, 2024, at the Chapel of Crisp Funeral Home at 3pm. Pastors, Ernie Styles, Randal Watkins, Travis Watkins, and Brandon Lewis will be officiating. The family will receive friends 2 hours prior to the service. Burial will follow at the Galbreath Creek Baptist Cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Travis Watkins, Jason Parris, Nick Bishop, Wyatt Gibson, Silas Watkins, Isaac Watkins, & Bryan Adkins