Bishop Catherine D Wiggins

Bishop Catherine D. Wiggins was born on August 21, 1940 in Kannapolis North Carolina. She departed this life on January 1, 2024. She was the only daughter of Jeffrow and Alice Peterson and had four brothers, John, Samuel, Woodrow III and Fredwood. She was the apple of Daddy Peterson eyes. Her family nick named her " Kat", She always had her way in many things. She was a tomboy by nature and loved to play lots of sports. She always wrestled, played volleyball, football, soccer, clime trees and she loved to dance. Her early educational years were in Kannapolis, North Carolina Upon moving to Baltimore, Maryland in 1952, she attended Douglass High School. She later matriculated at Bay College and Coppin State University. Bishop Wiggins loved dogs and cats. She treasured her poodle Lady, her Rottweiler Kojak and her cat Snowball. Bishop Wiggins sang for many years with the gospel group, "True Loves". Her favorite gospel singer was Shirley Ceasar. Her favorite song was, "No Charge". Early on, her love for the Lord was evident in everything she endeavored. Nothing in life shined quite as bright as the work she did for God. It was her delight. In 1966, she was joined in marriage to Joe Wiggins. They met on the road while they were both singing. She was the proud mother of two sons Ronald and Warren. Bishop Wiggins was called to the ministry at a very young age. Initially, she did not believe in women preachers but God is a Persuader! She began working in God's vineyard as an Evangelist. In 1968, God called her to the Office of a Pastor. God specified that the church would be called, "The Obedience Church of God, Inc." which was a representation of God's Will for His people and her devotion to God. Bishop Wiggins was truly a Bishop, Pastor, Leader and Preacher after God's own Heart. She loved and served God's people diligently and intensely. Her labor and sacrifices were unending; watered by tears. If God said it, she did it. Many souls have been nurtured and brought to the Kingdom during her over 60 years of ministry. Ministries have grown due to her teaching, preaching and training. The fruits of her labor are numerous. For several years, God led her to reach beyond the church through mass media. She had Sunday morning radio broadcasts on stations WWIN and WSID. Bishop Wiggins was known for her strict teaching of the Word. She had an impactful manner of proclaiming the Gospel of Truth. She was fervent in prayer and taught her young people to seek God in prayer and fasting. Her fellow laborer in the Gospel was Assistant Pastor Evelyn Boykin who later became Overseer of the church. As only God can do, the two were both born on August 21st. They labored together for over 55 years. Overseer Boykin preceded Bishop Wiggins in death on January 31, 2019. Bishop Wiggins leaves to cherish her memory: two sons, Ronald (Niecy) and Warren; and one daughter, Michelle; two brothers, Woodrow (Elaine) and Fredwood; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and her extended family including her cherished The Obedience Church of God, Inc. family.

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Bishop Catherine D Wiggins

August 21, 1940 - January 1, 2024