Numerous people attend the vigil in remembrance of the Amherst woman who was murdered

Amherst County, Virginia – Candlelight illuminated the steps of the Amherst County Circuit Court on Monday night as a number of the local community joined together to pay tribute to and remember Elsie Wiggington.

Her bereaved family arranged the vigil, which was an expression of love, support, and solidarity in the midst of sadness.

Elsie Rucker’s daughter Sativa Rucker remarked, “My favorite memories of my mom were her hanging out with her grandchildren.”

“We resembled a pair of peas in a pod. I’m asked, “Are you Elsie?” at least once a week. Elsie, are you there? stated Elsie Jordan’s sister Mary Jordan.

Elsie’s friends and colleagues also spoke, expressing their sincere recollections of her generosity and commitment.

She was an excellent nurse and enjoyed dancing. Elsie’s friend Meagan Hartso said of her, “She was one of those people that if somebody called out, you didn’t have to worry about filling that spot because she would work it.”

Elsie was last seen in June 2023, according to reports. Frederick Wiggington, her husband, was not granted bond on Monday and is accused of several crimes related to her passing. The neighborhood is in shock following the mid-August discovery of Elsie’s remains and the revelation of the circumstances surrounding her passing.

The vigil evolved into something more than a somber occasion. It was an opposition to domestic abuse. YWCA representatives and victim witness advocates were on hand to provide resources and assistance to anybody need it. They also underlined how crucial it is to identify and stop these kinds of catastrophes.

According to Amy Mclvor, the YMCA’s Domestic Violence Prevention Program Manager, “Domestic violence is not just an issue; it’s an epidemic.” “It lurks in our communities’ shadows, behind closed doors, and in the silence of the oppressed.”

Elsie’s family and the community found strength in their combined love, sadness, and resolve to stop tragedies like this one from happening in the future as lights flickered in the darkness. In addition to honoring Elsie’s life, the vigil served as a call to action to make sure that her narrative becomes a driving force for change.