Blanche Arlena Wooden

July 27, 2016

Blanche Arlena Wooden, 93, passed away July 27, 2016 at Lutheran Home at Toledo. Her parents Lubie and Jessie Wiggins, infant son Ronald Wooden, two sisters Ruby Mike and Ada Spears, two brothers Lubie Wiggins and Benny Wiggins preceded her in death. Blanche came to Toledo in 1950 with her husband Woodrow Wooden. He preceded her in death after 68 years of marriage. Blanche joined Phillips Temple CME Church in 1952, where she served on the Stewardess Board, as Vice President of the Senior Choir, pianist of the Jubilee Youth Choir and the Gospel Choir, regularly attended and taught Sunday school. Blanche was a daycare provider for over 30 years. Blanche is survived by her loving daughter, Jan Thompson; granddaughter, Valerie L. Thompson; sister, Ethel Berryman; sisters-in-law, Rose Wiggins and Delores Wiggins; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.Visitation will be Tuesday, 6 - 8 p.m. Dale-Riggs Funeral Home Chapel, with family hour Wednesday, 11:00 a.m. followed by funeral services at 12:00 noon Phillips Temple CME Church. Rev. Chester Ricks eulogist, Rev. Ireatha Hollie officiant, Rev Nicholas Betts Pastor, interment Historic Woodlawn Cemetery. www.dalefh.com