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Wilda Mae "Grandma Wilda" Briggs

1941 - 2018

Wilda Mae "Grandma Wilda" Briggs obituary, 1941-2018, Columbus, OH

BORN

1941

DIED

2018

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Wayne T. Lee Funeral Service

1370 East Main Street

Columbus, Ohio

Wilda Briggs Obituary

Briggs, Wilda 1941 - 2018
Wilda Mae (Woodford) Briggs "Grandma Wilda" age 76. Sunrise July 28, 1941. Sunset January 21, 2018. Retired from State of Ohio Youth Commission after 25 years. Attended Macedonia Baptist Church for over 70 years. Preceded in death by her parents Carl Allen and Athene (Harriston) Woodford, special nephew Monty Wright, brothers Carl Woodford Jr., Fred Woodford, Joe Woodford, sister Sally Gardner. Survived by her beloved children, Leslie Taylor-Smith, Yvette (Melvin) Campbell, William "Teddy" Briggs; sister, Carol (Samuel) Wright; brothers, Stacy (Beverly) Woodford, Alfonzo Woodford, Harold Woodford, Gary Woodford; grandchildren, Ariel (Derrick) Holmes, Dean Briggs, Melvin "Monty" Campbell, Maliik Briggs, Malon Campbell, KalaKiera Smith and Autymn Briggs; great-grands, Marques Holmes, Markell Holmes, Jaylen Holmes, Jordyn Holmes and Londyn Briggs; extended family, Aunt Ruth Qualls, John Woodford, Donald (Migdalia) Woodford, Shirley Jones, Trina (William) Peppers, Jessica Briggs, Jay (Yolonda) Briggs, Aleithra Ball, Mary Briggs; a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Celebration Of Life Service Saturday, January 27, 2018 at the Macedonia Baptist Church, 492 Oakwood Avenue. Visitation 9:30 a.m. followed by Service at 10:30 a.m. with Dr. Frank Hearns, Eulogist. Interment Green Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations honoring Wilda can be made to her talented granddaughter KalaKiera Smith aka: Trillest Love Artist Development Fund. Donations can be received at the service or mailed to 3705 Petzinger Rd., Columbus, Ohio 43232. Professional Ministry of Comfort entrusted to the WAYNE T. LEE FUNERAL SERVICE, 1370 East Main Street, Columbus, OH 43205, 614 253-7944.

Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jan. 24 to Jan. 25, 2018.
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Mother it's been awhile but I have and will never ever forget the best mother in the whole world. I continue to try to and visit your gravesite every week. You raised us to be strong and to be able to make it in life. Thank you for all of the strength that you instilled in us.

Love Yvette

Yvette BriggsCampbell

Family

March 23, 2024

Mother it seems like only yesterday that you and I were shopping, talking or watching television at your house waiting for the little kids to come over. Well 4 years have gone by and the little kids are growing up fast and two are already freshman in college with Mitter Mitter Markell a senior in high school. I don't know where the time went but I know that your whole family misses you, especially me. We love you Mother and we will be together again one day making more memories. Love you more than you can ever imagine.

Yvette Campbell

Family

January 20, 2022

Mom it's been awhile since I wrote you publicly, but you know I think of you ever day and visit the cemetery often. You know I try to be there every Sunday unless I am out of town, but no matter what I miss you like it was just yesterday when you layed down and closed your eyes forever. Mom you were and still are the absolutist girl Mother ever. Mom all of the kids miss you as much as I do, but I am thankful that you are in Heaven and not enduring this crazy pandemic that the entire world is enduring. Mom look after the people that I know that have joined you in Heaven recently, which are Ms. Karla's sister "Karen Starks" from the Virus and Sheila's little sister "Lisa Smithers-Eddy" from an aneurysm. Mom please welcome them with open arms your sweet personality. Love you much!

Melvin Campbell

Daughter

May 14, 2020

I miss you grandma so much it hurts that i cant call you and tell you how school was or to even hear your voice. I'm hurt inside i'm lost i feel like i'm all alone and have no one to run to. I barley get any sleep at night i miss you so much granny i wish i could have said goodbye i'm going to come see you soon granny i miss you..... Love Marques

January 24, 2020

Mother I want you to know that we are making it, but we all miss you each and everyday. When I feel sad, I go in your room and snuggle up with your pillow just to feel close to you. Your sudden departure sure has me an absolute mess,but hopefully sometime soon I will just be able to think of happy thoughts of you and leave the sad feelings behind. Everyone says that it will get easier, but it's hard when you have the worlds best mother and she suddenly departs you. Always know that I love you with all of my heart and soul. Love Yvette

February 23, 2018

Mom it's been almost a month now and it seems just like it was yesterday when I rushed from my house to yours in hopes that you had fallen and that was the reason that you couldn't answer the door. Instead I found you resting eternally in your bed, where you just slipped away to be with your mother and father. Unselfishly you went with that quiet demeanor that you've always had, not trying to rally up much attention or create a big fuss as some people do, but you just went peacefully after a having a good time with your grandchildren the night before. Mom nobody had a clue that would be the last time that they would ever get to see you among the living. Rest peacefully mother and know that you will remain in our hearts each and everyday until we reunite in that place called Heaven where I know you now reside.

I Love You Mother Now and Forever, Yvette Campbell

February 19, 2018

Mother I had a rough day yesterday, but I am trying my best to get through this devastating time of my life. I am so use to you being here whenever I need you and now I have to stand on my own. However, you raised us well and I am confident that I will be able to stand up on my own one day soon. I just hope that I am half as good a mother as you. You are the absolute best mother a child could ever ask for.
Love Yvette

Yvette Campbell

February 8, 2018

I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. I just found out today and regret that I did not have an opportunity to pay my respects. Miss Wilda was a wonderful person and she was always more than kind to me. My prayers are with the family.

-Andrea Holman

Andrea Holman

February 7, 2018

Mother each day I think about how special you were to so many people, especially your family. I admit that I am struggling each day, but I realize that you slipped away in your sleep for a reason. You said that your legs hurt and you weren't going to have surgery and you didn't. You have always been a woman of your word and I guess God knew best. That Sunday morning I tried to revive you, but I was a little to late the Lord had come and taken you away from all of your aches and pains to take you to your heavenly resting place. Mom I wasn't ready for this, but I'm going to keep praying so that we will be alright. Mom your the absolute best parent any child could ever ask for.

Yvette Campbell

February 4, 2018

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

M N

January 30, 2018

Mom another day has come and gone and it doesn't seem to get any better.I am dreading for Tuesday to come, it will be the first time in my whole life that you haven't told me happy birthday or gotten me a present. I will just treasure the ones that you gave me before, Love You Mother, you're the best.

yvette campbell

January 29, 2018

What a beautiful picture, Miss Wilda had such a kind spirit. My condolences go out to the family.

The Lord's Grace is sufficient; Lean on Him for strength.

Sharon Chubb

January 27, 2018

I love the photo that you have put here of Wilda. That is the way she looked the last time I saw her in Tennessee - beautiful! She looks so young. That is what love of family did for her. That smile will never leave our minds and her love will never be forgotten. God be with all of you is my prayer as you try to heal from this tragic, unexpected loss. I wish I could be with you all. Just know that I am there in spirit. My heart is with you all now and always. Much love, Aunt Ann

Ann Woodford

January 26, 2018

Mom you are the absolute best mother that anyone could ever ask for. You raised your three children to be the best that they could be and whatever we did, we did it together with your full support, no matter what it was. Mother I am going to miss your kind heart and sweet spirit. As I entered your home I never imagined that I'd find your body and not your soul which is gone home to glory. My heart aches and right now and I don't know if it will ever stop. so until it stops I will write to you each and everyday. In the 2nd grade I told you You know what you are but you know what the say "Your The Best Girl Mother Ever" YOUR MY GIRL!

yvette campbell

January 25, 2018

MOST DEEPLY SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY,
SISTER WILDA WILL BE MISSED
BANNER FAMILY.

Lillie Banner

January 25, 2018

My sincere Condolence to the Family.

Eva Campbell

January 25, 2018

My sincere condolences.

Eva Campbell

January 25, 2018

Sending Love, Prayers and Condolences to the family.
Camie, Kenny, Stevie and Samantha

Camie Thompson

January 25, 2018

Prayers to the family..always a sweet person..In 1966 we attended key punch school together at a little school on Grant Avenue. God bless you.

Shirley Pritchard Nolan

January 25, 2018

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9:30 a.m.

Macedonia Baptist Church

492 Oakwood Avenue, OH

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10:30 a.m.

Macedonia Baptist Church

492 Oakwood Avenue, OH

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1370 East Main Street, Columbus, OH 43205

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