Betty G. Wiggins, 86, of Pekin, passed away at 11:18 p.m. Friday, Dec. 30, 2011, at the Pekin Hospital Emergency Room. She was born Dec. 21, 1925, in Bryant to Clarence and Florence Lee Doman. She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Leland Russell Munson; two grandsons; three great-grandchildren; three brothers; two sisters; and two nephews. Surviving are seven daughters, Florence (Jake) Weber of Peoria, Linda (Ron) Tuley of Atchison, Kan., Pamela (John) Newman of East Peoria, Bonnie Sue Munson of Pekin, Vickie (Lloyd, Jr.) Cassidy of North Pekin, Jackie (Rob “Ox” Pleines) Burch-Harris of Minier, and Betty (Richie) Harris of North Pekin; three sons, Richard (Mary) Munson of North Pekin, Chris Munson of Pekin, and Jack Burch of Delavan; 25 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren; and 22 great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her longtime friend, Jack Smith; former son-in-law, Paul Harris; and Tony Davis, who was like a son and she helped raise. Betty worked at Pekin Hospital for 17 years in laundry. Previously, she worked at several area dry cleaners. She was a member of the Roy L. King Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #1232 Ladies Auxiliary in Pekin and was of the Pentecostal faith. Betty enjoyed crocheting, working puzzle books, and watching soap operas. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4, at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin. The Rev. Huey Long will officiate. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery in Pekin. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Roy L. King Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #1232 Ladies Auxiliary in Pekin. To offer online condolences, visit preston-hanley.com.
