Jane W. Thompson

Jane Wiggins Thompson, 62, of Charleston, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2016. Jane was born on March 12, 1953 at Roper Hospital in Charleston, SC. She grew up in Holly Hill and graduated from Holly Hill High School in 1971. Jane attended Coker College and in 1975 graduated with a degree in Special Education. Following graduation, Jane and a girlfriend embarked on a cross-the-continent road trip. The 8-week adventure took them as far north as Canada, through the Dakotas and as far west as the California coast. She would return to Charleston and soon begin her life's work of helping others. While working as a Social Worker at Charleston County Hospital, Jane began volunteering for People Against Rape (PAR) -- the organization she would lead not too many years later. In 1983, Jane became PAR's Administrator and over the next 13 years she would create a legacy advocating for victim's rights. Even after stepping down as Administrator in 1996, she continued her work with PAR as the organization's Grants Administrator until retirement. A devoted mother, Jane's proudest achievement was her three children. She was happiest when her family was together and cherished the "little things" in life. She always looked forward to the Wiggins Family beach vacation and the tradition of hot dogs for lunch on the family farm at Thanksgiving. Jane loved all animals but kept a special place in her heart for "Satchmo", her beloved dog that often rode around Charleston in the basket on Jane's bike! As evidenced by the many people who loved her, Jane's kindness and gentle spirit was infectious. Her eternal optimism and selflessness impacted all those who knew her. The relatives and friends of Ms. Jane Wiggins Thompson are invited to attend her Funeral Service at 11:00 AM, Monday, February 8, 2016 at Target United Methodist Church, 705 Target Rd., Holly Hill, SC. Burial will follow in the churchyard. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM on Sunday evening, February 7, 2016, at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Highway.Jane is survived by her three children, Charles R. Thompson, III (Kristen), William G. Thompson, Anne Elizabeth O. Thompson & their father, Charles R. Thompson, Jr., her mother, Margaret Eugenia Utsey Wiggins, her brother, John L. Wiggins, III (Beverly), her sister, Margaret Anne Wiggins Smith (Glenn), her niece, Joanna Wiggins Hart (Adam) and her nephews, John L. Wiggins, IV and John Michael Huckaby. She was predeceased by her father, John L. Wiggins, Jr. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Target United Methodist Church, PO Box 1303, Holly Hill SC, 29059.