Joann Thomas Wiggins Wilson

Franklin, NC - JoAnn Thomas Wiggins Wilson, age 69, of Franklin, NC passed away Thursday, September 1, 2011 in an Asheville hospital. Born in Macon County she was the daughter of the late Luther and Hazel Cowart Thomas. She was first married to Frank Stanley then to Perry Wiggins. She worked in road construction and worked at Belden Electric Cord for several years. She enjoyed church, being with family and watching the Atlanta Braves and was a member of Cartoogechaye Church of God.

She is survived by her husband of three months, John J. Wilson; one daughter, Judy McCoy of Franklin, NC; two step-daughters, Rhonda Wiggins of Minnesota and Jenny Stiles of Franklin, NC; one son, Randall Stanley of Franklin, NC and one brother, D. L. Thomas of Franklin, NC. She is also survived by six grandsons, Justin and Jeremy Stanley and Darrell Hodgins of Franklin, NC, Jason, Jamie and Joey Stanley of Gastonia, NC; three granddaughters, Kecia Hursey and husband Nathan of Franklin, NC and Brooklyn and Hannah Stanley of Swannanoa, NC; six great-grandchildren and her dog, Misty.

Funeral services will be held Monday, September 5, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Phillip Cochran and Rev. Robert Dryman officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Robert Baty, Michael Wiggins, Charles Wilson, Edward Wilson, John Paul McCall and Jerry Anderson. The family will receive friends Monday from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m., one hour prior to the service, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Cartoogechaye Church of God Building Fund, PO Box 438, Franklin, NC 28744.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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