Tuesday, April 11, 2023

Obituaries - Brooks Jeanette Wiggins, age 89: Audrey Whidden, age 88

Brooks Jeanette Wiggins age 89 of Clewiston, Florida formerly of Liberty, Kentucky entered Heaven on her birthday, April 5, 2023 in Lehigh Acres, Florida. 

Jeanette was born on April 5, 1934, in Bradley, Alabama to Lawrence and Ethel Marie Elliot Wiggins. Jeanette was a loving daughter, sister, aunt who will be dearly missed. 

She was a member of Evangel Church in Clewiston for many years. 

Jeanette leaves fond memories with her nieces and nephews; Judy Wiggins Odom (Don), Charlotte Kelting Drake Ryan (Marty), Elliott WIggins, Ervin A. Kelting, Jr (Kardis), Faith Melanie Wiggins, Matt Wiggins and several great nieces and nephews. 

Jeanette was preceded in death by her parents; Lawrence and Ethel Wiggins, brothers and sisters; Doyle Wiggins, Jim Wiggins, Faye Kelting Chancy, Wayne Wiggins. 

Celebration of Jeanette's life will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, April 13, 2023 at Clewiston Church of God. Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 12, 2023 from 5-7 p.m. at Akin-Davis Funeral Home - Clewiston. Burial will be in Ridgelawn Cemetery - Clewiston. 

Audrey Whidden, born December 13, 1934, passed away April 3, 2023. She was 88 years old.

She was the only daughter of Herbert Cleo and Patricia (Barfield) Taylor. One of the pioneer families of Citrus Center, the Taylors moved to Moore Haven where they worked, and the children attended school.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers; Herbert O'Neil Taylor and Glenn Norman Taylor, her husband Calvin Whidden, his sons; James David Whidden and John Allen Whidden, son-in-law; Darrell Henderson and grandson Devin Whidden.

She is survived by her children; Page McCutcheon (Michael), Holly Whiddon, Gail Henderson and Bret Whidden (Dena). Her 10 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.

She enjoyed trips to Fort Myers Beach, spending time with family and friends, traveling with her friends. One of her favorite trips was to the Alamo. Her very favorite times were spent with her family, surrounded by her grandchildren.

Services will be Monday at 10:00 a.m. Graveside at the Ortona Cemetery. Family and friends will gather at the Camp Aherns on Wayman Road for lunch immediately following.

Funeral arrangements are by Akin-Davis Funeral Home - Clewiston.

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