Monica Esha Wiggins Metropolitan Funeral

Monica Esha Wiggins (Leaphart) was born on September 11, 1976, in Philadelphia PA, to the late Reverend James and Sheila Leaphart at Albert Einstein Hospital.

Monica’s education began at Philmont Christian Academy. As a child Monica loved to swim, run track, and was active in Girl Scouts.

In 1982 Monica moved to Willingboro, NJ, where she graduated as a proud Willingboro High School Chimera as part of the class of 1994.  Monica obtained her Associate Degree (AA) in Paralegal Studies at Tidewater Technical College in Virginia Beach, Virginia. 

Monica accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Personal Savior at an early age and was baptized at Willingboro Christian Assembly. Monica was an active member of London Bridge Baptist Church.

In 1994, Monica met her husband and soul mate Vann Wiggins. The two were married on August 19, 2000, at Fort Story, in Virginia Beach in the presence of loving family and friends. To this union a daughter, Promise Dakota Wiggins was born on May 10, 2006.  Promise was the daughter Monica prayed for.

Monica made sure the Wiggins’ household was a place to gather and enjoy. She had a passion for entertaining family and friends and often put others’ needs before her own.  She was a pillar within her family circle and attended many family reunions and functions as possible. Her many hobbies included shopping trips and spending time with her family.  

In 2012, Monica was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. She continued to work at USAA until her illness progressed. She fought gracefully through this battle and continued to rely on the Lord. She transitioned peacefully to the Kingdom of Heaven while at home surrounded by love on the morning of March 25, 2023. Monica has not lost her battle; she has gained her wings.

Monica is preceded in death by her parents Reverend James E. and Sheila D. Leaphart, and her Father-in-Law Henry Rush.

Monica leaves to cherish her wonderful legacy and celebrate her life her husband of 22 years Vann, her daughter Promise Dakota, sisters Mindy Leaphart, Monique Leaphart, Melissa West (Karl), Morgan Leaphart, Mallory Sample (Derek), Mother-in-love Cleo Rush, Father-in-Law Van Burton, Sister-in-Love Audreka Hairston (Andre’),  and sister-in-law Emily Fowler (Lewis),Uncle/Dad Frank Leaphart (Lorrie),a host of nieces and nephews, and a plethora of loving Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and Friends.

Lovingly submitted,

 The Family

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