Ruth M. Briggs

1910–1985 (age 75)

Biography

Ruth M. Briggs, born in 1910, filled her days with nurturing care for family and community, whether steering neighborhood efforts, volunteering at school events, or simply keeping the door open for friends in need.

Those who knew her speak of her steady optimism and the thoughtful way she listened; she now rests at Oak Grove Cemetery, a gentle presence in memory.

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