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Jean Briggs Obituary
Jean was born May 5, 1935, in Eolia, to the late Fred Street and wife Margaret, nee Isensee. She was married to Albert L. Briggs Aug. 2, 1953, at Whiteside Baptist Church, Whiteside. They spent 65 wonderful years together. To this union five children were born. Jean enjoyed raising her family and being a homemaker. She was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church, Warrenton, where she participated in several of the church missions. Jean also loved to volunteer for the following organizations: The American Cancer Society, Relay For Life, Look Good -- Feel Better, Reach to Recovery, Road to Recovery and Agape Ministries. She was the founder of The Inspirations Cancer Support Group. Jean enjoyed worldwide traveling and dearly loved her family.
She is survived by her loving husband, Albert Briggs; two sons, James Briggs and William Briggs and wife Debbie; three daughters, Carolyn Phelps, Elizabeth Unger and husband Steve, and Mary Alexander and husband Greg; 12 grandchildren, Melanie Moehlmann and husband Jay, Ely Briggs, Gerrad Unger, Charlie Unger, Peter Unger, Ryan Briggs, Lauren Briggs, Daniel Alexander and wife Beth, Cara Alexander, Rachel Alexander, Sam Alexander and Margaret Alexander; four great-grandchildren, Angela, Kaylin, Johnny and Allen; one brother, Bill Street; one sister-in-law, Grace Street; numerous nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends.
Jean was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Margaret Street; two brothers, Fred Street Jr. and Richard Street; and one sister, Margie Hollacher.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday, June 8, from 10 a.m. to noon at Fellowship Baptist Church, 1015 S. Highway 47, Warrenton, MO 63383.
Funeral services will begin at noon, also at the church. A luncheon for all will immediately follow the services in the fellowship hall at the church.
The family is being served by Martin Funeral Home, Warrenton.
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Linda Stude
June 13, 2019
What a loss for you (the family) but also for the community. We need more Jean Briggs in the world. One could not help a smile forming as you saw her coming from a distance. So sorry that I am just now catching up and missed giving my condolence in person.
Gay and Ginger King
June 9, 2019
What a sweet and Godly woman. Our loss is Heavens gain!
Judy Kemry
June 7, 2019
I met Jean when I did Relay For Life in Warrenton, Mo. She was the sweetest soul I looked forward to seeing her yearly she was the kindest person and made everyone feel welcome. She will be truly missed.
Barbara, Jodi and Michael Becker
June 6, 2019
So sorry - Jean was a very warm, kind and loving wife, mother, grandmother and we had the pleasure of having the Briggs family living next to us. She was like the energizer bunny - never slowing down. When Al and Jean moved to Innsbrook their daughter, Beth and husband, Steve, and their boys moved into the house that Jean and Al left. Al and Jean would come and visit frequently and we were always happy to see them. May Jean Rest In Peace - heaven is beautiful.
Jackie Grah
June 5, 2019
What a lovely lady. First met her at water aerobics at the old pool at the Innsbrook conference center probably 10 years ago. My Condolence to her family.
Pastor Tom Bray
June 5, 2019
Mrs Jean was a very special lady who had great faith and lived a full and extremely rich life. It was my pleasure to serve as her pastor for over 11 years.
Larry Dickerson
June 5, 2019
Carolyn, Mary and I are sad to hear this news. We're thinking of you.
Billy Hitt
June 5, 2019
May GOD be with you Al, and your family during this time.
Kathy Taeubert
June 5, 2019
Please accept our condolences for your loss.
Gennifer Monteer
June 4, 2019
I'm sorry Mary. I only met your Mom once I think , but she was lovely. I'll be thinking of you and your family
June 4, 2019
My sincere sympathy.
Karla Kern-Thompson
June 4, 2019
I am so sorry to hear about Mrs. Briggs. Prayers for the family. Love, Karla
Sheila Gruenefeld
June 4, 2019
I first met Jean at The Relay For Life. She was in the survivor tent. We talked about this an that and she invited me to a Relay For Life meeting. The rest was history, she had me helping out before I knew it.
She always ask and always said "Now don't feel bad if you aren't able to do it." The next thing I knew I was doing it. She taught me how to see the bigger picture and the bright side. When I found out I had cancer she was one of the first to tell me I was going to be ok. She will be missed by many ,was loved by all, and she is my Hero of Hope.
WEYMOUTH BROWN
June 3, 2019
As an Order of the Eastern Star sister, I am sad to see her go, but God has plans we never know about. May the Lord be with the family. She was a wonderful lady
Donna Bedsworth
June 3, 2019
I am truly heart broken. I had just shared my favorite memory with the relay people of our beginning of our friendship 35 years ago. Al I am so sorry I can't make the funeral but know my prayers and thoughts are with you all. I loved her so much. She was the best.
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