Carrie M. Briggs-Powers

Carrie M. Briggs-Powers, succumbed to her fight with ALS and passed away on June 21, 2024. She was 59 years old.

Carrie was born on July 12, 1964, to the late Joseph M. and Marie C. Briggs. She grew up in North Utica, where she developed many lasting friendships. She graduated from John F. Kennedy High School in 1982 and also attended the Utica School of Commerce.

Carrie is survived by her children, James Crawford and Brittany Powers, of Virginia. She is also survived by the most "important young man" in her life, her grandson, Jaydon (AKA, Handsome!). She also leaves her sister, Marybeth Smith (Jerry); brothers, Joseph (Madeline) Briggs, Richard (Ann) Briggs, all of Utica, Thomas (Joy) Briggs and Timothy (Sinae) Briggs, of Pennsylvania; thirteen nieces and nephews; longtime Utica girlfriends, Melonie Snyder, Linda Rodeo, Ann DeCesare, Carol Ann Cardone and Chrissy Gray; also Paul Rightmier, Mark Nassimos and Frank Grimaldi. For the last 30 plus years, Carrie had resided in Virginia, where she developed long-lasting friendships who were by her side during her illness. A very special thank you to Lee Anne, who provided Carrie with daily care and companionship.

She was predeceased by her parents; and brother, Edward, whom she considered her best friend and is now reunited with.

On Saturday, July 20, 2024, at 11 a.m., there will be a Memorial Service for Carrie at the First Baptist Church, 515 Herkimer Rd., North Utica.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation, in Carrie's memory, to the ALS foundation at als.org.