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Funeral: 1 p.m. Friday, March 25, 2016, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Visitation: 11 a.m. until the hour of service on Friday, March 25, 2016, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Interment: Elmwood Cemetery
Shirley L. Briscoe, age 88, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2016, at Flora Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Flora.
Shirley was born May 1, 1927 in Fairfield, the youngest daughter of Kenneth and Lindell (Whitson) Armstrong. She married Charles E. Briscoe on June 18, 1946 in Flora and together they have shared 69 anniversaries. Shirley loved her family, especially her grandchildren, and enjoyed cooking. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Flora.
Shirley is survived by her husband: Charles “Wheezer” Briscoe of Flora; 2 sons: Chuck (Jan) Briscoe of Cincinnati, OH, and Brad (Tina) Briscoe of Flora; 7 grandchildren: Jeff (Deb) Hanneken of Tampa, FL, Allison (Brad) Ernst of Cincinnati, OH, Jennifer (Rob) Andres of Cincinnati, OH, Alicia (Justin) Gates of Cincinnati, OH, Christina (Matt) Sisk of Flora, Matthew (Lindsey) Briscoe of Memphis, TN, and Sarah (Nick) Brashear of Centralia; 1 sister: Virginia Ernest of Mt. Carmel; 11 great-grandchildren, 1 step-great-grandchild, 1 great-grandchild on the way, along with many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter: Jane Hanneken, and 2 sisters: Dorothy Evans and Jean Tullett.
A funeral service for Shirley Briscoe will be 1 p.m. Friday, March 25, 2016, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora, with visitation starting at 11 a.m. until the hour of service on Friday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora. The family has requested that memorial donations be made to First Baptist Church or Clay County Hospice and these will be accepted at the funeral home.
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We are praying for God's comfort and strength for your family during this time of loss.
So sorry for the family's loss. Shirley was one special lady and will be deeply missed. May the fond memories be cherished always. Thoughts & prayers are with all.
Wheezer; Chuck, Brad and Families: We are very sorry to hear of Shirley's passing. She was one of the sweetest and kindest women we knew. She will always be with you in your hearts. Please know that y'all are in our thoughts and prayers. May God comfort and strengthen you now and in the days to come. RIP Shirley
You was such a wonderful Christian woman
Prayers of comfort and peace to you and your family. Keep each fond memory close to your heart.
To Uncle Whez, Chuck, Brad and the rest of the family, Aunt Shirley was a beautiful woman both inside and out. Never was there ever a more devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother and as her very first niece she was a sweet and wonderful aunt. She was only 13 when I was born but I remember her taking me for an ice cream when small. She will be missed so much and may God give you all comfort during the coming months. May his peace surround you and just know that she is having a heavenly reunion with her two sisters and parents who went before her. My sincere condolences to you all. Love you, Lynn
We are so very sorry for the loss of Shirley. She was one of my Mom's (Phyllis Judd Wells) favorite cousins having grown up in Flora together. We hold all in thought and prayer.
Brad and Tina, We did not know Shirley,but If she was anything like Brad she was a special lady. I am sorry for this loss in your family. Prayers for you all.
So very sorry for your loss. Prayers for comfort and peace to the family.
May the good Lord give Wheezer, Brad and the family the strength necessary for the coming days......God be with you...
Thinking of you all at this difficult time. Prayers
Brad and family, We are so sorry for your loss. God be with you all. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
God has probably looked at Shirley's life and said, "Well done, you have been a marvelous wife and Mother, and grandmother, and great-grandma, with a wonderful sense of humor along the way - for the fun loving guys of the family." I pray that God gives peace, with comfort and love, and happy memories to Wheezer, Brad and Chuck, and the rest of the family this springtime as Shirley joins her beloved daughter, Jane, and family who have gone on. I know First Baptist will miss her presence, and as small a she was - there will be a large vacant place on the church pew.
Sorry for the loss of such sweet wife & mother.
We are sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and all the rest of the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you as you go through this difficult time.
Chuck and family I am very sorry for your loss. Prayers for your families in this difficult time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Wheezer and Brad and family.
Charles 1 and 2, also Brad for your family. Senper Fi... .
I'm so sorry for your loss Brad. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Praying you will find peace and comfort in the days and months ahead. We will miss Ms Shirley and her beautiful smile. She really was a angel and now she has earned her wings..
May God be with Brad, Weezer Chuck and family in the loss of a wonderful women. She was a nice sweet lady and always had a smile on her face. Will be sadly missed but not forgotten. Pray to the families for strength in this time of sadness.
Our deepest sympathies to the Briscoe family.
My life was certainly shaped by spending time every summer with Aunt Shirl and Uncle Wheez at the farm. I can still taste Aunt's Shirl's fried zucchini sandwiches that she would occasional make for lunch. Aunt Shirl always made you feel like you belonged, even if she just saw you once a year. Rest in peace Aunt Shirl. You will be with me forever!
Wheezer and family. I am so sorry to hear of Shirley's passing. She was the sweetest, kindest lady I have ever known. Prayers to all and may the Lord give you strength to get thru this sad time.
My heart felt prayers and condolences to whole Briscoe family.
So sorry to hear this. She was a wonderful lady. Sending prayers for the family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Chuck, my thoughts and prayers are extended to you and your family. May God grant you peace and comfort in the days ahead by your sharing of special memories with one another.
We are so sorry for your loss. She was a great lady.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers!!
"Precious in the sight of the Lord; is the death of his faithful servants" (Ps 116:15). People possessed of a servant's heart are a rare commodity these days; yet our lives were so graced by her life these many years. We are indeed a blessed family!
so sorry for your loss our deepest sympathy
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Chuck and family: I'm so sorry to hear of your mother passing. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. May your memories bring you comfort.
I am sorry for your loss
Chuck and family, I'm thinking about you all today as you say goodbye on earth to your precious Mother. May you find comfort in your memories and peace knowing she's with Jane. You all will be in my prayers. Take care.
You certainly had two wonderful Sons and a great Husband. RIP.
SHE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL THAT KNEW AND LOVED HER PRAYERS FOR THE FAMILY .
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