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1941
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2025
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Lucy Briggs Obituary
She was preceded in death by eight siblings which included six sisters, Frances, Louise, Grace, Pauline, Margaret, and Estelle along with two brothers Hugh and Joseph, Jr.
Lucy retired from the University of Virginia Hospital as an LPN with over 30 years of service. Working as a nurse was her passion and she had a heart for her patients. She worked primarily in the OB/GYN unit and received numerous accolades over the years for the excellent care she provided to her patients. After retirement, Lucy enjoyed writing poetry and speaking with UVA medical students about their future in healthcare.
She is survived by her loving family which includes a daughter, Jacqueline Hofler, and Thomas Hofler, Jr., the father of her grandson, Thomas Hofler III, a sister Sylvia Coles and many nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.
Lucy will always be remembered with love and for her heart that was always full of thankfulness and gratitude. The family would like to thank Mountainside Senior Living and Cedars Nursing Home for the care they provided her with over the years.
J.F. Bell Funeral Home will oversee the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the UVA School of Nursing's Annual Fund in her name would greatly honor her legacy – https://giving.virginia.edu/ways-to-give/.
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Angaleen Luck-Goodloe
January 4, 2026
My condolences to Sylvia,Jackie and family.
Betty Dabney wood
January 2, 2026
Mrs Briggs was my mother´s nurse when she was in the hospital and took very good care of her . Mother thought a lot of her as well as I did,she was always very patient and loving to my mother.my she rest in peace and may her family find comfort in this difficult time
Roberta Childress McIntosh
January 2, 2026
My family will be forever grateful to. Lucy and her friend for the Loy she brought to our parents, Harold and Celestine Childress, by visiting them often, joking and playing Bid whist with them.
We loved to hear her jovial laughter!
Condolences to Jackie and family!!
Alma Daniels
December 31, 2025
So sorry for your loss Sliver we all love you so much
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Carmen Inge (Lillian Inge's daughter)
December 31, 2025
To Ms. Jackie, Ms. Sylvia & Family, I am praying You All will not be overwhelmed by the loss of Ms. Lucy Briggs. I will Always remember her beautiful smile & kind demeanor when I saw her, while growing up. May You All receive comfort & strength through the many wonderful memories to sustain all in the days ahead. To be absent in body is presence w/the Lord
Tyheich Brooks (1 of Graces granddaughters)
December 31, 2025
May you rest in heaven Aunt Lucy, you will forever be loved.
Barbara Ann Loman Grace´s twig
December 31, 2025
It will, I was hoping to get together as a family to honor Aunt Lucy. She was so good to the three ( Anthony, Millie and I) us when we were younger. When we were living with my Aunt Susie, Aunt Sylvia, Aunt Lucy and Aunt Pauline made sure we knew who they were to us, by visiting often. A fond memory was during their visits Aunt Lucy and Aunt Pauline would bring us penny candy and we would watch American Bandstand dance the Bunny Hop around the dining room.
Doris Oliphant
December 30, 2025
We loved Miss Lucy. We got attached to her at Mountainside when my mom lived there and I was able to see her several times while she was at the Cedars as well, so very sorry for your loss. She was a very sweet lady.
Charles william Phox
December 30, 2025
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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