Joann Wright Briggs
1953 - 2023
Joann Wright Briggs
1953 - 2023
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BORN
1953
DIED
2023
Joann Briggs Obituary
Joann, born on April 23, 1953, was a devoted mother and grandmother who cherished her family deeply. She had a passion for collecting seashells during her visits to Myrtle Beach and took pride in out-fishing her husband. The Hollywood Casino in Charlestown was one of Joann's favorite past-times. Joann's zest for life was evident in the love she showed those around her. Joann had a strong love of flowers and helping her daughter deliver meals-on-wheels to those in need. An open secret was her unabashed adoration for Hallmark Christmas movies, which she would happily watch any time of year.
Those left to cherish Joann's memory include her loving husband Ronald Briggs; her children, Wayne Briggs and his wife, Kim, and Karen Briggs; her grandchildren, Claire Briggs and Carter Briggs; her sisters, Jane Overstreet and her husband, Mike, Beth Godsey and her husband, Steve, Rosie Gantt and her husband, Randy, Kathy Shotwell and her husband, Randy; and her numerous brothers and sisters in law, and her nieces and nephews.
A graveside service for Joann will be held Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at 11 a.m. at Amherst Cemetery officiated by the Reverend Larry Fitzgerald.
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Rita Argenbright
May 11, 2023
Ronnie I am so sorry to hear about Joann, I did not know. Bennie just called me and told me. I am sorry I missed her service. I am praying for you and your family Rita and Rocky.
Jim and Beulah Asher
May 10, 2023
Ron. Jim and I will always cherish and remember the fun we had fishing with Joann. We can verify that she did always catch more fish than you,,,,,,lol. We will miss her and the smile she always had. May God bless you and the family Jim and Beulah. Your fishing buddies.
Patsy Goolsby
May 10, 2023
So sorry, my thoughts and prayers go out to all
of her family.
Patsy Goolsby
Bobby and Margaret Reynolds
May 10, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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Janet Baker
May 9, 2023
Ronnie I am so sorry to hear of Joann's passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kristy Warner
May 9, 2023
U will always be remembered never forgotten I love u so much love always your niece KRISTY
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