Photo courtesy of Adams Funeral Chapel - Charleston
Aug 28, 1940 - Sep 5, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you Bobby and Amy....I will never forget all the times we had together at my dad's house. I am grateful I got to see Aunt Brenda a couple of years ago. I will miss her.
Heather Lashbrook
September 12, 2012 | Safety Harbor, FL
Remembering Brenda, a co-worker and friend. We shared many happy days and many more laughs. She was a joy to work with. Thinking of you all.
G. Shingleton
September 11, 2012
Lawrence, Amy, Bobby and families:
So sorry for your loss, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Cheryl and Dan Verdeyen
September 11, 2012 | Neoga, IL
I worked with Brenda at Boatman's Natl. Bank (formally Charelston National). She was a joy to work with and a great friend.Condolences to Lawrence and her family. Pat (and John) Hays, Denver , Co.
September 10, 2012
Don and family . . Thinking of you.
Cheryl McKee
September 10, 2012 | Charleston, IL
Rest in peace "lil girl".I sure will miss you.I remember the card games we would play when I came to the house.I would have to hurry & get housework-your shower over with because you wanted to play cards.You always cheated didn't know I new.But when I would call you on it -we would just laugh.I sure will miss you.When I came to nursing home & visit,your little eyes would light up & you always had a big smile on your face..Yes you had to check my hair out.(inside story for me & her).Anyway...
Cathy
September 10, 2012 | Mattoon, IL
Brenda will be missed by many and was a good friend both Bowling and Golfing over the years.
Glen & Ardell Auffenorde
September 10, 2012 | Charleston, IL
In loving memory of our wonderful Aunt. We will love you and miss you always.
Paul, Trish, Ashlee, Dylan & Kristyn
September 10, 2012
CHARLESTON, IL – Brenda Briggerman, age 72 of Charleston, passed away on Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center. Visitation for family and friends will be held on Tuesday, September 11, 2012 from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. at Adams Funeral Chapel in Charleston. Services honoring and celebrating her life will begin immediately following the visitation at 2:30 p.m. with Reverend Ralph Sikes officiating. Interment will follow in Humboldt Cemetery located west of Humboldt, Illinois. It is requested that memorial gifts in her honor be made to the National Parkinson Foundation (www.parkinson.org). Gifts may be left on the memorial table at the visitation or service, or mailed to Adams Funeral Chapel, 2330 Shawnee Drive, Charleston, IL 61920.
Brenda was born on August 28, 1940 in Nashville, Tennessee and was the daughter of Walter and Helon "Peggy" (Haynes) Adams. She married Lawrence D. Briggerman on September 8, 1962. Her surviving family members include her husband Lawrence of Charleston; two children, Robert A. Briggerman and his partner Nate Haro of Signal Hill, California and Amy L. Briggerman of Charleston; a granddaughter, Kailey M. Winkler of Charleston; a brother, Donald R. Starwalt and his partner Richard Cavanaugh of Charleston; her mother-in-law, Lucille Briggerman of Charleston; two brothers-in-law, Herman Briggerman and wife Mary of rural Charleston and Howard Briggerman and wife Carol of Mattoon. In addition to her parents, Brenda was preceded in death by her a step-parents, Willard and Ellen Starwalt.
Brenda was a 1958 graduate of Mattoon High School and attended Utterback's Business College. She was employed with the Coles County Treasurer's Office, the First National Bank in Mattoon and later at the Charleston National Bank. She was affiliated with East Harrison Street Church of God and Wesley United Methodist Church in Charleston and was a member of the American Women's Bowling Association and the Coles County Farm Bureau.
Brenda was always active and on the go – she and Lawrence enjoyed camping and antiquing together. She also enjoyed golfing, playing softball and was an avid and talented bowler. Throughout the years Brenda claimed several bowling championships. Brenda was also an avid Chicago Cubs fan which led to much bantering between her and brother Don, an avid St. Louis Cardinal fan.
Brenda was afflicted with Parkinson's Disease at a young age but she never lost her sense of humor or her love for people. She will be affectionately remembered by everyone who knew and loved her. Brenda's family wishes to gratefully extend a special thank you to her Charleston Rehabilitation family for their loving care and kindnesses.
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