Jacqueline Yvonne “Jackie” Wiggins was born in Wake County to the late Reverend Elmo Thorpe and the late Reverend Bessie Lee Thorpe on June 21, 1948. She departed this life on June 10, 2026.
Jacqueline attended the Apex Consolidated School and graduated in 1966.
Jacqueline was employed by Wake County Public School System as a teacher's assistant for over 30 years. She remained there until retirement. Jacqueline retired and worked for the City of Raleigh Foster grandparent program as a foster grandparent.
At an early age, Jacqueline accepted Christ as her personal Savior. She became a member of the St. Matthew Baptist Church on Louisburg Road of Raleigh, NC. with the Reverend Ronald Avery as her pastor.
Jacqueline was preceded in death by her brother, Elmer Louise Thorpe.
Jacqueline leaves to cherish memories: her daughter, Linda Watkins (Rob) of Garner, NC; son Travis Wiggins of Garner, NC; special friend, George Dixon of Raleigh, NC; sisters, Sylvia Thorpe of Apex, NC and Kathryn Council (Perry) of Raleigh, NC; sister-in-law, Dorothy Thorpe; five grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren, and a host of niece, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Public Viewing: 1:00 - 6:00 pm on Friday, June 19, 2026, at Trice Funeral Home Chapel in Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526.
Visitation: 12:00 - 1:00 pm on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Trice Funeral Home Chapel in Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526.
Funeral will be held 1:00 pm on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Trice Funeral Home Chapel, 127 N. West Street in Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526.
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Derek Dorroh sent The Peace Lily for Jacqueline Thorpe Wiggins "Jackie" - June 18, 2026
To the Thorpe and Wiggins family, my sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. Gayle, know the you all are in our heart and prayers. Geneva Cobb, Bruce Holloway, Paulette Alston, Alphonzo Alston
Jackie ( I am so shocked ) I wanted to say my Heart is Sore I am so sorry I couldn't be there for ur Home Going but now that u Have made it to Heaven I no my mother will be glad to see u .Jackie was Best Friends with my mother Odessa Tabron for many years so she was like a step mother to me I love u Girl me and the Tabron Family love u and u will never be forgotten may u rest in Heaven love always Veronica
Linda and Travis, Gail and Annette, thank you for sharing Jackie with us. She was kind and sweet from the very beginning and funny as all get out. She became family instantly and my sister and I loved her dearly. She is now free from pain the troubles of this world. May she rest in peace.
Condolences to the Family, we went to Apex Consolidated High School, I was a classmate of her sister Katherine Gayle,Mary Allen Prince Price
Rest in Peace
RIP
Sending our deepest condolences to the entire Thorpe and Wiggins Families. So very sorry that we are only with you today in spirit to celebrate the life and homegoing of our loved one. My prayers will continue that God's Grace, Mercy ,Love and Blessings be with us all.
With sadness and love Always in my heart
To Annette and family, may the Peace of God sustain you today and each day hereafter. Harrison & Dorothy Easton
Prayers for the family during this difficult time rip
My condolences to the Family
You have my Deepest condolences. I will keep your Family in my prayers
Our condolences and prayers are with each of you at this most difficult time. Jewel Mangum and Family
Linda and Travis my sincere condolences and prayers are with you both. Love, Shelia
Praying for you & your family during this time of bereavement 🙏🏽
Hello to the family this is your cousin this is Jim I am so sorry for the loss may God's speed be with each and everyone I love you all
Sending all my love and deepest condolences to you and your family, Travis. I know how incredibly special your mama was to you, and how much she shaped the person you are today. I am so incredibly sorry for this deep loss. Hugs my Friend.
Travis, Linda and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time but just know she's in God's hands now
Linda and brother, my prayers are with you and your family. Praying God will continue to comfort you during this time. She will be truly missed. ❤️🙏🙏🌹🌹
My condolence Linda to your family. Praying for you and your brother and family.
Grandma Wiggins blessed us in many ways. She will forever be remembered for her words of wisdom and motherly advice. She was funny, feisty and fashionable. She definitely stood on business. She touched the lives of all she came in contact with. It was a privilege to know her. You couldn't help but love Grandma Wiggins. She will be missed and will live in our hearts for a lifetime. We love you Grandma Wiggins and will see you again. Rest in eternal peace. My Condolences to the Thorpe and Wiggins Family. She loved you Fiercely. Nicole Kearns
SB
Condolences to the Thorpe & Wiggins families 🙏🏽
Linda my dear friend, We are sending our deepest condolences to you and your family. You had a beautiful and sweet queen and she will never be forgotten. She always had that beautiful smile. Stay strong my friend ❤️🙏🙏❤️
Sending prayers and condolences to the family
On behalf of Gerald Marks and I, we send our sincere condolences to you Linda and your family. Continued prayers for you all.🙏🏾❤️🙏🏾❤️
My heartfelt condolence to the Thorpe and Wiggins' families for the loss of your loved one. I too will miss my friend and 1966 classmate.
To my sister. I will always miss our talks almost everyday.You saying,what ya doing girl? Our laughter and your wisdom.Thank you for supporting my ministry for years it was truly appreciated. You are so much to many. But to me you were just my big sister.And you are missed.Love your little sister Annette Thorpe. I hear you saying,I'm ok now.Rest well.
To The Family Of "JACKIE" It is with deepest regret and heart felt sorry that I render my condolence for the loss of your love one and my classmate. We were members of the class of "1966", the last year of "SEGRATED SCHOOLS" at "APEX CONSOLUDATED HIGH" In Apex, N.C..
"My Payers And Thoughts Will Continue To Be With The Family".
Quincy McGill, Jr. And The McGill's Family.
To Jackie's family my sincere condolences to her family
"To Be Absent From The Body is to be Present with Our Lord." 2 Corinthians 5:8 My sincere condolences to the Wiggins, Watkins, & Thorpe Family. JACKIE... Jovial Spirit Always a joy to be around Cares for others Kind Independent Exceptionally Strong Jackie...You definitely fought the fight & you finished your race and won! Rest in Eternal Peace, my friend ❣️ Love Always, Trivha ❤️
Sending prayers and condolences to the family. Jackie, was a kind and loving from the first time I met her. Linda and Travis, God shall give you the strength to handle this and keep moving forward.
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Jackie. We were in the Foster Grandparents Program together. Jackie didn't mind complimenting you if you looked nice and I would compliment her also. My prayers are with the family at this time. She don't have to suffer no more.
My condolences to the Thorpe and Wiggins families. So sorry for your loss, Jackie was a classmate and friend of mine. RIP Jackie. Diane Walden Moon
We the Foster Grandparents of Raleigh North Carolina send our prayers and condolences to the Families of Mrs. Jacqueline Wiggins [ Jackie]. May give you comfort and grace throughout this day and days to come.May you all find peace and comfort in the memories you all have of her love. Rest our Sister in God's welcome arms. The Foster Grandparents of Raleigh N.C
To the Wiggins and Thrope families. We the Reade family are saddened to hear the loss of your love one. Jackie was the light of a gathering when she walks in a place all you can do is laugh. She was kind and had a sweet personality. If you were feeling down she knew how to make you feel like a star.we all loved Jackie But God loved her the best. Family she out of this world of sorrows and free from pains. She is sleeping in the arms of Jesus.R.I.P my Sister in Christ. The Reade family
Condolences to the family doing the loss of their family member 🙏
My prayers are with your family at this time. I remember Jackie having a great sense of humor. She will be missed but her memory will always be present.
To the Thorpe and Wiggins family, we the Farrar's offer our condolences in the passing of Ms Jackie Wiggins! We pray God's love, strength, grace, mercy, peace and comfort to all of you InJesus Name!" Blessed are they that mourn for they shall be comforted ", Matthew 5:4.💜💜💜
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