Bonnie Jo Briggs

Bonnie Jo Briggs, a cherished daughter, sister, aunt, and friend to many, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas.

Bonnie was born on June 16, 1957, in Port Arthur, Texas, to the late John W. and Mary H. Briggs. Throughout her life, she was a source of love and strength to all her family and friends. She graduated in 1978 from Port Neches Groves High School and attended Lamar University. She then went on to work at Hughen Center as a classroom aid and enjoyed the opportunity to give back to "her kids" until she retired. Bonnie was a former member of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church and St. Elizabeth Catholic Church. She was active in the church choir, Women's ACTS and various community activities. Bonnie lived a life of faith, compassion, purpose, quick humor and the courage to accept God's Plan. In spite of her physical challenges, she held a strong work ethic and demonstrated unwavering courage in her pursuit to live life to its fullest.

Bonnie is preceded in death by her parents, John and Mary Briggs, brothers, Jeff Briggs, Jody Briggs, infant brother Guy Justin Briggs, sister-in-law Mary Nell Briggs, brother-in-law Jim Boudreaux, nephew, Jed Briggs; and great-nephew Baylor Briggs. She is survived by three brothers, Johnny Bob Briggs and wife Nanette, Marty Briggs and wife Lynelle, and Pat Briggs and wife Evelyn; three sisters, Bridget Hartje and husband Lynn, Beth Merren and Mary Kay Boudreaux, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.

Bonnie's memory will forever live in the hearts of her family and friends. She will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all who had the privilege to know her. The family requests that donations be made to St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, ACTS Community, 2000 Nall Street, Port Neches, Texas 77651.

Her inurnment and Celebration of Life will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Hardin Memorial Park, Silsbee, under the direction of Broussard's, 490 Cemetery Road, Silsbee. Her cremation arrangements were handled through Broussard's Crematorium, Beaumont.