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Myrtle Briggs Obituary

HAMPTON - Myrtle Sally Briggs, 85, widow of Allen Joseph Briggs, Sr., passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2014. Born in Sunberry, NC, she has been a resident of Hampton for over 58 years where she was a seamstress by trade. She was a member of the Warwick Moose, CB Club of Hampton and a former Sunday School Teacher at Pine Chapel Baptist Church. Myrtle was also preceded in death by her sisters, Hazel Raby, Selma Ashley and Cola Gray; and brother, Darvin Spivey. Surviving are her children and their spouses, Cheryl L. and Bruce Cecil, Allen J. and Cindi Briggs, Jr., and Bobby J. and Belinda Briggs; Special Friend, Francis Charles; sisters, Norma Morris, Ila Blanchard and Jessie Eason; eight grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 9:30-10:30 AM Saturday at R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home in downtown Hampton. Immediately following at 10:30, a funeral service will be conducted in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow in Hampton Veteran's Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are by R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home, 245 S. Armistead Ave in downtown Hampton, 757-723-3191.

Published by Daily Press on Mar. 13, 2014.
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I miss my mother so much, a friend to talk to, get advise from, an guidance. I just want to pick up the phone to chat. Love you mom

Cheryl Cecil

April 7, 2014

To the Briggs family.... Sorry to hear of the loss of your love one. You are in my prayers.

Doris Tolbert

March 14, 2014

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March 14, 2014

Cheryl, Bobby, and Alan,
Miss Myrtle and Mr AJ will always be a big part of why my childhood memories are so dear to me. They were kind and caring and always made me feel safe, loved, and looked after. Your mom always had a smile, a wave, kind words, and a " come on in and visit a while". I never think of "home" without thinking of Miss Myrtle and the wonderful people who made Nottingham my safe haven. My love to you all in this difficult time.

Teresa Belcher Garcia

March 14, 2014

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March 14, 2014

I am so very sorry for your loss Briggs family...You are all in my thoughts and prayers..If there is anything I can do,Please let me know.
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Ellen Quirk

March 13, 2014

I know she played a large and important part in your life. You never forget your grandparents. We are here if you need anything.

Beth Violette

March 13, 2014

We are so sorry for your loss. We had many happy times dancing with Myrtle and Charles at the CB Club. She will greatly be missed.

March 13, 2014

She was a strong woman and her family is as well tho she will be dearly missed she is with the Lord in a beautiful place where pain and suffering is no more I am sending prayers for the family and know that I love you all to a wonderful family.

Brenda Voss

March 13, 2014

I am so sorry for the lose of your Grandmother Brandy!!! They play a very big and important role in our lives. That is why they are Grand!!! You think you couldn't love anything more right now like you do Taylor Rose but you just wait till you get your Grandchildren. It's a different and special love...100% JOY! I think of both my Grandmother's often!!!!

Patsy Merica Hevener

March 13, 2014

With heartful sympathy to Bobby and the entire family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love,

Peggy Easterling

March 13, 2014

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