

2017 at Bethel Manor.
Kate was born in Evansville, Indiana on February 8, 1929 to the late Clarence and Veronica (Becking)
Wagner. She enjoyed playing cards, bowling, ceramics and playing bingo.
Kate is survived by a daughter, Terry Smallwood (Lonney Jr.) of Evansville, IN; sons, Rick Wigginton
(Jennifer) of Evansville, IN, Ronald Wigginton (Debbie) of Maricopa, AZ, and Robert Wigginton
(Susie) of Coloma MI; grandchildren, Melissa Kothe (Billy), Stephanie Holland (Henry), Wendi Pleiss
(Jeff), Toni Smallwood, Kayte Wigginton, Emily Wigginton; great-grandchildren, Corey Rothschild,
Cody Holland, Austin Holland, Brooke Holland, Charley Rose Pleiss, Hazel Christine Pleiss, a greatgreat-
granddaughter, Zoey Lynn Rothschild; and several nieces and nephews.
Kate was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Charles M. Wigginton in 2007; her parents;
siblings, Lorraine Spillman, Wilfred Wagner, Wilburn Wagner; and two grandchildren, Jerry Wayne
Stearman Jr. and Shawn Wigginton.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, March 27, 2017 at Browning Funeral Home. 738
Diamond Ave., Evansville, IN 47711 with Father Ted Tempel officiating. Burial will follow at
Memorial Park Cemetery.
Friends may visit from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Sunday, March 26, 2017 at Browning Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Bethel Manor, 6015 Kratzville Rd., Evansville, IN 47710 or
Heritage Hospice, 1202 W. Buena Vista, Suite 200, Evansville, IN 47710.
Alexander Memorial Park Burial Location: Garden Of St Mark, Lot 55A, Space 4
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