Obituary of Anna T. Briggs

BRIGGS, Anna T. Age 91 of Wygant Rd. in Horseheads passed way Fri Oct. 9, 2015. Anna was born in Elmira, NY Jan. 6, 1923 to Frederick and Frieda (Mathew) Kakritz. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert D. Briggs, Sisters, Dorothy Spoore, Bernice Weston, Florence Kirkpatrick and brother, Charles Kakritz. She is also survived by brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Roger and Joy Briggs, Tom and Anne Briggs, Don Dix and Josephine Kakritz. Also surviving are several extended family members and many nieces nephews and close friends. Ann was a life long resident of Chemung County. Attended St. Cecelia’s, St. Peter & Paul’s Church and more recently St. Patrick’s Church. She retired as an executive secretary for Thatcher Glass in Elmira. Ann was also a Big Flats Red Hatter, volunteered at Ridge Rd. School assisting the kindergarten class with reading. She was also a member of the Women of the Elks. Family and friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home 413 S. Main St. Horseheads on Wed. Oct. 14, 2015 from 4-7:00PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 604 Park Place, Elmira, on Thursday, October 15, 2015, at 9AM with burial to follow in Maple Grove Cemetery. Condolences and remembrances at www.barberfuneralhome.com