Carol Sue Wiggins, 73, of Connersville, passed away unexpectedly Thursday morning, September 3, 2020 at Reid Health of Richmond where she had been a patient for 2 and a half weeks.
She was born on February 23, 1947 in Connersville, one of four children of James Robert and Mary Josephine (Schocke) Butcher. She was a 1965 graduate of Connersville High School. From there, she went on to earn an associate degree in business from Indiana University East.
In her early years, Carol was employed for the Connersville Cable Company, as well as the United Vacuum Company. She then worked for over 17 years as the controller for the Fayette County Co-op until its closing. After the closure, Carol was employed for Four Winds R.V. Center in Elkhart, Indiana for several years until returning to Connersville.
In her leisure, she enjoyed word searches, puzzles, and reading. She was also an avid animal lover. In her youth, she also enjoyed dancing. Most of all, however, she enjoyed spending time with her family.
Survivors include her daughter, Tracy (Manuel Marte) Singleton of Stilesville, Indiana; three grandchildren, Kayla (James) Kovecsi of Indianapolis, Cody (Christy) Singleton of Iron Mountain, Michigan, and Dylan Schwab of Cheyenne, Wyoming; a sister, Kay (Pete) Bishop of Connersville; a brother, Rick (Tina) Butcher of Batesville, Indiana; and four nephews, Jeremy Butcher of Connersville, Chris Bishop of Chicago, Illinois, Matt Butcher of Cumberland, and Tim Butcher of Morristown; and two nieces, Beth Pennington of Speedway, Indiana and Melissa Tarrh of Brownsburg, Indiana.
Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her son, Tony Wiggins, who passed away in 2006; a brother, Robert Butcher; and two nephews, Cory Butcher and Jon Butcher.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home with Pastor Karel Hanhart officiating. Burial will follow in Dale Cemetery. Friends may call from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service on Tuesday.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Online condolences may be made anytime at millermosterrobbins.com.