Laura Angela Wiggins

Laura Angela Wiggins of Prairie City, age 63, died on Thursday, September 26th, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. A memorial service will be held at 5pm on Tuesday, October 1st in Prairie City at the Prairie City Christian Church. Her family will greet friends for visitation at the Christian Church from 2-4pm. Burial will take place at Waveland Cemetery in Prairie City following the memorial service. A time for coffee and cookies will take place at the church following the burial, all are welcome to attend. In lieu of flowers please make checks payable to Mark Wiggins and donations will be made in Laura’s name at a later date. If you wish to send a card but cannot attend, please address it to, “Attn: Laura Wiggins, Coburn Funeral Home, 24 W Howard St, Colfax, IA 50054.” Online condolences may be left at www.coburnfuneralhomes.com

Laura was born on December 25th, 1960, to Larry and Peggy Lewis of Fontanelle, IA. She was a graduate of the Iowa Methodist Nursing School. On July 16th, 1983, she married Mark Wiggins, her husband of 41 years. Laura enjoyed sewing, gardening, singing, and attending her sons’ activities. She was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a registered nurse for 42 years and greatly impacted the lives of many patients and coworkers with compassionate care and selflessness. Laura gave in death as she gave in life by being an organ and tissue donor.

Those left to honor her memory include her husband Mark, her sons Aaron (Michelle), Kevin, Joel (Kara), and grandson Levi Wiggins; parents Larry and Peggy Lewis; and sister Wanda (Paul) Schlaack; brother-in-law Brad Wiggins, Eric (Cheryl) Wiggins; mother-in-law Joyce Walker. In addition to several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.