Margie Marie Briggs

Margie Marie Cook Briggs passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2011 at MS Care Center at the age of 86. Mrs. Briggs was born November 5, 1924 in Alcorn County, MS to the late William Buford and Annie Pearl Peters Cook. Mrs. Briggs worked as a factory worker for Weaver's Pants Factory, RNS, Wurlitzer and the Hosiery Mill. She was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She loved nothing more in life than raising her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her favorite times were spent with her family. She loved to cook for her family and always had something on the stove ready to eat. She also enjoyed working in her flower garden and had the most beautiful running roses around her house. Mrs. Briggs is survived by her husband of 70 years: Billy R. Briggs, Sr. Corinth, MS Son: Billy R. Briggs, Jr. and wife Carol – Corinth, MS Daughter: Dannette Rickman and husband Reggie – Corinth, MS 4 Grandchildren: Billy Ray “Lucky” Briggs III and wife Christy, Aubrey Kennon “Ken” Briggs and wife Leslie, Margie Allison Clausel and husband Richard, Christy Dannette Welch and husband Todd 9 Great Grandchildren: Cassidy Ann Briggs, Kaylee Jane Briggs, Robert Pierce Briggs, Naron Lee Briggs, Sadie Vance Briggs, Mary Abigail “Abbie” Clausel, Annie Marie Clausel, John Neal Welch, Nealy Danielle Welch Sisters-in-law: Lila B. Voyles and Virginia Briggs both of Corinth, MS Brother-in-law: O.L. King – Corinth, MS Lifelong friend: Billy Gene Dobbins - Corinth, MS She was welcomed to heaven by her Parents: William Buford and Annie Pearl Peters Cook Brothers: J. D. Cook, Grady Howard Cook, William Buford Cook Pallbearers will be Ken Briggs, Lucky Briggs, Todd Welch, Richard Clausel, Robert Briggs, John Neal Welch