BRIGGS OBITUARIES, Henry County, Missouri ==================================================================== BRIGGS, Caroline Frances RENFRO 1834 - 1923 Frances Briggs, nee Renfro, was born March 24, 1834, in Kentucky, daughter of J. H. Renfro. Came with her parents to Missouri when a small girl. She was married to Thomas Briggs February 6, 1851. They both accepted Christ as their Savior in the year of 1855 and united with Tebo Baptist church, which relation she kept sacred to the end. She was one of quite a large family. She lived to a good old age, loved and respected by all who knew her. Her husband passed away May, the 3rd, 1898. Nearly 25 years of widowhood, Aunt Fannie was a kind hearted woman, raised two children, J. B. Higdon and T. G. Ashley, on whom she bestowed a mother's love and care enduring many hardships to make them happy and comfortable. A kind and loving companion, no sacrifice too great to help her husband to preach the unsearchable riches of Christ, her Saviour, whom she was toiling night and day for. Good keeper at home and always rejoiced in the prosperity of His work as a minister. She was ever ready to help the widows and orphans, taking them into her home and hospitality, sharing with them in the best she had; always serving a good table and warm bed. She loved her church and its doctrine and ordinances, willing at all times to attend its service, contribute of her means so far as able, to its support. Her last days was spent at the Baptist Home for old people. The old physical body had worn out in faithful service for those she loved. With that her mind also weakened until the last few years of her life was a blank, but we are sure the Master had said, 'Well done good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things, enter thou into the joys of thy Lord.' Sure are we she met her long lost loved one, where the burdens of life are all over, where joys eternal flow. Rest dear one, many of us will soon join you in that glorious home where the wicked cease from troubling and the weary are at rest. Her body was brought from the home for old Baptist people at Ironton, Mo., and taken to the Tebo Baptist church, where solemn services were held, after which her body was laid to rest beside her husband and whom she ever loved, honored and cared for. She had no children of her own, but few relatives left. It seemed those who were left were not permitted to attend the funeral. She was tenderly cared for at the Old Peoples Home, for which we thanks God and ask for it, the liberal support of the Baptist host of Mo. All this is respectfully submitted by one who knew her for 60 years. - WILLIAM BRIGGS BRIGGS, Margaret GREEN abt 1928 - 1991 Mrs. Margaret (Green) Briggs, 63, of Oregrand, Ca., formerly of Clinton, died Sunday afternoon. She was the daughter of the late Clarence and Cleta Green of Clinton and was the sister of Ben Green and Daisy Craig both of Clinton. Arrangements are incomplete. BRIGGS, Mary Edna VARNER 1902 - 1994 Mary Edna Briggs was born February 17, 1902, daughter of Maurice and Della Varner. She passed away at her home in Clinton on Wednesday evening, August 17, 1994, at the age of 92 years and 6 months. She was a graduate of Deepwater High School. On December 11, 1921, she was married to Roy Edgar Briggs by Rev. J. M. Ramsey. This union was blessed with 11 children. She is survived by six sons, Uel Briggs, Glen Briggs, Lester Briggs, Shelby Briggs and Clyde Briggs of Clinton and James Briggs of Deepwater; four daughters, Wilma McKeaigg, Bonnie Winter, and Esther Singer of Clinton and Shirley Murphey of Joplin; one sister; Gladys Dunning, Clinton; twenty-four grandchildren; nineteen great- grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter. She was a devoted Christian and lifelong member of the LaDue Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, who passed away December 30, 1992; her parents; a brother, Ernest Varner; and an infant son. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 20, 1994, at the Vansant- Mills Chapel in Clinton with Dr. Ronald Chastine officiating. Burial was in the Englewood Cemetery under the direction of Vansant-Mills Funeral Home. Soloist Rev. Don Eaton and organist Peggy Arthur sang and played "Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus" and "I'll Fly Away". Pallbearers were grandsons, Larry McKeaigg, Jerry Briggs, Kevin Briggs, Scott Briggs, Keith Winter and Joe Murphey, Jr. Honorary pallbearers were Wayne Briggs, Michael Briggs, Kent Winter, Brent Winter, Brian Murphey, Eric Briggs and Jason Briggs. BRIGGS, Mary Jo CARTER 1916 - 1996 Mary Jo Briggs, 79, Clinton, died Wednesday, February 21, 1996, at the golden Valley Memorial Hospital, Clinton. - Mary Jo Briggs was born October 29, 1916, to Phillip Carter and Ethel Birdie (Cowan) Carter. She died February 21, 1996. She was a homemaker. She loved gardening and house flowers as well as nature, flowers and birds. In her early years she attended Golden Gate Church and Lima School. She married henry Briggs May 1, 1938. They had their 57th anniversary this past May. Mary was a good neighbor, helping anyone in need. She and her husband lived on farms for many years before moving to Clinton in 1950. Mary was a woman who enjoyed the simple things in life. She loved to catch bullheads in Deepwater Creek and watch sunflowers turn their heads with the sun. She fed the birds and squirrels regularly. Mary was a talented artist and enjoyed sewing. She had a close relationship with her large family as well as many friends. She is survived by her husband, Henry, of the home; one brother, Phil Carter of Platte City, and three sisters, Greta Batschelett of Clinton, Alice Hilte of Montrose, and June Cowden of Kansas City. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel, Saturday, February 24, at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Carl Whitacre officiating. "Peace In the Valley" and I'll Fly Away" were sung by David L. Mills and Peggy Arthur with Mrs. Arthur playing the organ. Pallbearers were Britt Cowden, John Hilte, Allen Gene Carter, Monte Hilte, Norman Dungan and Charles Dungan. Honorary pallbearers were Bill Cowden, Junior McKeaigg, Bob Hilte, Lester Briggs, Ferrell Street, Glen Briggs and Darrell Cowan. Burial was in the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton, under the direction of Vansant-Mills Funeral Home of Clinton. BRIGGS, Roy Edgar 1896 - 1992 Roy Edgar Briggs was born October 14, 1896, the son of William Henry and Lydia Hougendougler Briggs, and died at the Golden Valley Memorial hospital December 30, 1992, at the age of 96 years, two months and 16 days. He was a graduate of Baird College of Clinton. On December 11, 1921, he was married to Mary Edna Varner of Clinton by Rev. J. M. Ramsey. This union was blessed with 11 children. He is survived by his wife of the home and six sons, Uel Briggs, Glen Briggs, Lester Briggs, Shelby Briggs and Clyde Briggs of Clinton and James Briggs of Deepwater; four daughters, Wilma McKeaigg, Bonnie Winter and Esther Singer of Clinton and Shirley Murphey of Joplin; one sister, Ruth Dungan, and one brother, Henry Briggs of Clinton; 24 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and one great- great-grandchild. He was a lifelong resident of Henry County. He started managing the LaDue Elevator in 1929 and worked there 39 years, retiring in 1968 at the age of 72. He was a devoted Christian and a member of the LaDue Baptist Church. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He kept a daily diary and could always tell you who had been there and how long it had been since you had been there. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Raymond Briggs; sisters, Pansy Varner, Mary Minich, Myrtle Manbeck and an infant son. Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 2, 1993, at the Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton. Dr. Ronald Chastine officiated with burial at Englewood Cemetery under the direction of Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton. Music was by Don Eaton with Peggy Arthur as organist. Pallbearers were grandsons, Larry McKeaigg, Jerry Briggs, Kevin Briggs, Scott Briggs, Keith Winter and Joe Murphey. Honorary pallbearers were Wayne Briggs, Michael Briggs, kent Winter, Brent Winter, Brian Murphey, Eric Briggs and Jason Briggs. ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by the Henry County MOGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~mohenry/henryco.html Contact the Henry County Coordinator for comments or corrections. ====================================================================