Jean Briley Obituary
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She was a 1949 graduate of Sumner County High School and attended David Lipscomb University. She was a member of Portland Church of Christ for approximately 80 years.
Funeral service for Mrs. Briley will be at 1:00pm on Wednesday, November 5th, 2025 at the Portland Church of Christ with Bud Woodall officiating.
Visitation will be at Wilkinson and Wiseman Funeral Home on Tuesday, November 4th, 2025 from 4-8pm. Visitation will continue at the Portland Church of Christ from 11am until 1pm (service time) on Wednesday, November 5th.
Interment will be at Maple Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the organization of your choice.
Jerran Clifton, T.J. Geery, Johnny Hackett, Ted Jernigan, Jay Monday, and Dakota Shrum will be serving as pallbearers.
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