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Lori Ann Briggs

1962 - 2016

Lori Ann Briggs obituary, 1962-2016, Greene, RI

BORN

1962

DIED

2016

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Carpenter-Jenks Funeral Home & Crematory

659 E Greenwich Ave

West Warwick, Rhode Island

Lori Briggs Obituary

Lori Ann Briggs, age 54 of Greene, passed away Saturday at Philip Hulitar Hospice Center, Providence, RI, with her loving family by her side.
Born in Warwick , RI, she was the daughter of Charles L. and the late Norma Frances (Reynolds) Cooper, Sr.. She was the beloved and devoted wife to Austin K. Briggs.
Lori was a loving mother that enjoyed times spent with her family. She enjoyed cooking anything but found great pleasure in cooking harvests from her husband Austin's garden. Some of her greatest joys were being able to care for her children, and grandchildren. Lori was also a great care giver to her mother and her mother-in-law before their passing and was still caring for her father. She was the definition of a nurturer and care giver.
Besides her husband she was the devoted mother to her three children Kenneth Briggs and his wife Holly, Morgan Briggs, and Jacob Briggs and his girlfriend Taylor Lang, She was the loving grandmother to Emerald, Griffin, Finnegan, and Killian Briggs. Lori also leaves her two siblings Bonnie Richardson and her husband Gerald , Charles "Skipper" Cooper Jr. and his wife Betsy, as well as several extended family members and friends.
Family and Friends are invited to calling hours from 4-7pm on Thursday August 11, 2016, at Carpenter-Jenks Funeral Home, 659 East Greenwich Avenue, West Warwick. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00am on Friday August 12, 2016, at Carpenter-Jenks Funeral Home. Burial will be following Hopkins Hollow Cemetery, Greene.

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Published by Southern Rhode Island Newspapers from Aug. 9 to Aug. 15, 2016.

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Brenda and Glen Bjorklund

August 2, 2020

Think of you often. We miss you Lori B

August 16, 2016

I am so very sorry for your loss,may the words at 1peter5:7 comfort you in knowing that God really does care about you in this time of grief

Janice Watson

August 14, 2016

Dear Family of Lori Briggs .... Please
accept our condolences on the loss of Lori.
She was my cousin but I was only in her company a very few times. My mom, Marion
Cooper knew Lori and I always heard wonderful things about her. I know she will be sorely missed by her loved ones. I cannot make funeral services as I live way up in NH. My husband, John and I will keep you all in our prayers. Most sincerely, John and Janice Cooper Watson

Glen Bjorklund Jr.

August 10, 2016

Lori you were awesome person to hang with at all the gathers in the past. You were so laid back and on top of things at the same time. You'll be missed greatly but not forgotten. Love ya lori

Glen Bjorklund Sr.

August 10, 2016

Hey Lori, sadly I have to say goodbye for now, we didn't talk frequent but it was always nice. Probably complimenting something you baked or what one of the grandchildren did. You were a generous and thoughtful person. We will miss you greatly.

Brenda Bjorklund

August 10, 2016

SelfLESS beautiful lady. I miss you already. I Know you will be at all future playdates with the kids. I will be looking for signs that you are there with us. I Love you baby girl. My heart is broken. Rest LB,

Joan & Bob Colvin

August 9, 2016

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

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