Delia M. Briggs

Delia Briggs Obituary

At sunset on Monday, Oct. 27, 2008, God in his infinite wisdom called from labor to rest out of the beautiful garden of prayer Deaconess Delia Macklin Briggs, 85, at Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg.

For many years she and her husband, Deacon Junius Lee Briggs, resided at 606 Spain Drive, Petersburg. She was preceded in death by her parents, Pearl Harper Macklin and Junius Macklin; her daughter, the Rev. Mary Elaine Griffin; her siblings, Mrs. Eleanora Both, the Rev. Elva Stanford, Mrs. Elizabeth M. Truly, Mr. Junius Macklin and Mrs. Corrine M. Tucker.

She was born and educated in Dinwiddie County; she will be remembered for her wisdom, her ability to remember dates of events and her sense of humor. She began her Christian experience at Sharon Baptist Church where she served faithfully in the Usher Ministry and later became an active member of Providence Baptist Church, Prince George, to be closer to her family. Deaconess Briggs served with the following ministries; Deaconess Ministry, Senior Ministry, Tabernacle Baptist Church Senior Ministry, King Daughters Missionary Ministry, Sunday School Ministry, Wednesday Evening Bible Study, the Bethany Baptist Association and Virginia Baptist State Convention. She was a previous member of the Prince George Voters League, the Prince George Assembly and the 4th Congressional District Voters League and volunteer at Dinnwiddie Middle School. She retired as a domestic worker and lived a blessed and full life.

Deaconess Briggs leaves to cherish her precious memories: her children, a devoted daughter, Mrs. Brenda B. Banks (Rev. James G.) whom with she resided; a son, Ret. Msgt. Caroll Junius Briggs (Joan B.), all of Prince George; five grandsons, Stacey W. Griffin, Darryl W. Griffin, Donovan Briggs, Giovanni Briggs and Devon Briggs; five great-grandsons and two great-granddaughters; three brothers-in-law, the Rev. Morris Truly, Deacon John R. Tucker Jr. and Carroll C. Briggs; four sisters-in-law, Dorothy B. Ryles, Lucille E. Taylor, Rosa B. Johnson and Doris H. Briggs; one aunt, Essie M. Harper; many devoted nieces among them Magnolia T. Rivers (George), their daughter, Dorothy, and Mrs. Delores Williams; a devoted nephew, Bernard Macklin; many cousins, a devoted Mrs. Geneva Smith; and many friends.

A homegoing service for Deaconess Briggs will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008, at Providence Baptist Church, 15901 Providence Road, Prince George, with Bishop Marcus D. Campbell, pastor, officiating. The interment will be held in Dinwiddie Memorial Park, Dinwiddie. The family will receive visitors at her daughter's residence, 14335 Fairwood Road, and may be contacted at 733-1977.

Funeral aarangements have been entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home now serviing from three locations. (804) 732-7841. Please send condolences to: www.blandenterprisesinc.com.

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Published by The Progress-Index from Oct. 28 to Oct. 30, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Delia Briggs

6 Entries

Ann Taylor and Delorise Scott

November 1, 2008

I was very saddened to hear about your Mother's passing. She was someone that really lived every day to the fullest. Her smile always warmed my heart and inspired my soul. While I know that words are only a small gesture of support, I want you to know that her spirit has touched many people's lives as it has mine. Delorise and I will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.

Love,

Brenda Williams

October 31, 2008

God knows how much we can bear and will give us the strength to go on even in our times of grief and in our darkest hours. She has gone to be with Him who loved her first and with the knowledge that she will see you again. Be comforted in this knowlege and rely on the power of your faith and the love of friends and family who continue to pray for you daily.

Love, Brenda Brown Williams

clementine mason beasley

October 30, 2008

sorry for your loss, hope to see you soon clem and william beasley

Pa'mella Banks

October 29, 2008

Brenda and Gregory...God Knows

You have my deepest sympathy, but it really doesn't help.

Your grief goes beyond what words can express.

There's nothing anyone can say, and nothing we can do to heal your broken heart or take away your pain.

Let God take you both in His arms
and cover you with His love.

He knows the depth of your grief
and only He can give you peace.

He knows it will take time for your heart to heal, and your loved one has a place that no one else can fill.

If there's any comfort let it be in this,
your loved one is with Jesus,
in a home that's filled with bliss.

There are no tears in Heaven,
no more heartache and no pain,
only love and happiness for all eternity.

You must go on living and
do the best you can,
then when Jesus calls your name
you will be with her again.

...I know the pain of losing a MOTHER for my heart is still empty and cries out for mine this day..
The tears will ease up..
and comfort will expand..
Just cling to each other because it is the nights that will be the hardest when silence sets in..
Be at PEACE

From My Heart Into Yours
Your Sister and Sister_N-law

Danny Tucker

October 28, 2008

When I heard the news that Aunt Delia had passed. I my mother, Corrine. Aunt Delia was the last connection I had with her. Aunt Delia treated us like we were her own children after my mom died. I was happy to talk to her last week on the phone. I am blessed to have know my Aunt. You are blessed to have kept her with you in your life. I know that she has been a treasure. I will be at the funeral services, and I will do anything for you that you need.

Sherita Cole

October 28, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time. You will always live in our hearts and prayers

There is nothing I can do,
to bring her back
There are no words that I can say,
that can replace the words you long to hear

There is not another soul I can introduce you to that will ever replace her
and there is no love I can offer that will ever replace the love you shared
I can not promise your broken heart will ever be complete
I will not lie and tell you he will come back
She never really left
I will not deny he is in a better place
She is waiting to greet you someday
" She is like the wind. You can not see her...but you will always feel her."

Alazha and D'juan Griffin

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